Activity Specialist - Literacy and Leadership @ PS 939 / MS 936

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park IncNew York, NY, US

6 days ago

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Full-time

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Description :

JOB TITLE : Activity Specialist – Literacy & Leadership

LOCATION : PS 939, 270 59th St, Brooklyn NY 11220

PAY RATE : $25-$28 / hour, commensurate with education and experience

EXEMPTION : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Program Director

SUPERVISES : N / A

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : To create and facilitate age-appropriate applied literacy activities for after-school participants (K-8th) as part of multidisciplinary team

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to :

Develop and implement engaging lessons that integrate literacy, social emotional learning, leadership development, civic engagement, and the arts
e.g. read-aloud circles, heritage month initiatives, service projects, storytelling workshops, reading buddies, book club, etc.
Design activities that promote teamwork, communication, and experimentation in large and small group settings
Utilize thoughtful group-management skills (restorative processes instead of punitive discipline) in a non-traditional classroom setting
Manage a targeted tutoring initiative consisting of biweekly small-group instruction following the Phonics Adventures curriculum
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community building activities
Attend weekly professional development meetings
Provide daily program support as needed including but not limited to : supervising transitions, cleaning shared spaces, organizing materials, assisting with administrative tasks

II. QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum education requirement : Bachelor’s degree

Strong youth development background

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, social workers, young adult staff)

Self-directed and eagerness to develop a curriculum covering a wide range of subjects

Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level

Bilingual : English / Mandarin / Cantonese or English / Spanish, preferred

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors

Have a strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients

Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change

Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families

Willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, and conflict resolution

Follow agency policies designed to promote personal / professional boundaries

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Be comfortable managing ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day tasks

Actively engage and interact with children each day

May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with children

May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building

Adhere to agency dress code daily (CFL T-shirt and clothing / shoes that allow you to move comfortably)

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Specialist’s role focuses on creating meaningful group activities while sharing leadership responsibilities with a team of colleagues and supervisors

VI. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE

20-24 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm

One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled

Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

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