About the Role
Seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage school-age children in after-school activities, including homework assistance, leading recreational and educational programs, and ensuring a safe environment. The specialist will utilize expertise in areas like arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition, or sports to lead activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area
- Provide direct supervision of youth activities
- Submit weekly activity plans
- Lead activities related to recreation and theme based such as (Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports
- Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
- Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
- Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips
- Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere
- Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities
- Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings
- Maintain and organize activities and equipment
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED Required
- Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field Preferred
- Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related field
- Must be able to work in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
- Availability to work; Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 9pm & Saturday 9am - 4pm
Skills
- Arts
- Dance
- STEM
- Literacy
- Nutrition
- Organized sports
Location
- Brooklyn, NY 11228
Work Type
- Per Diem
- Evening
Experience Level
- 1-2 years' experience working with youth
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field Preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $18.28 - $18.28 Hourly
About the Company
- For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
- To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook
Equal Opportunity
- Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.
