Activity Specialist, MS ExTRA 289 Queens United

Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With nearly 70 locations in NYC’s toughest, most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 30,000 children and their families.

Do YOU know how to make Science, Math or reading fun? 

Do you have a hobby, passion and/or talent you’d like to share with children? 

Position Overview:

The Activity Specialists work directly with participants, overseeing content specific after school activities including arts, literacy, sports, and STEM. The Activity Specialists have content specific knowledge and experience working with school aged youth. The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization.  

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
• Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc.
• Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources. 
• Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submit all program and certification related documents. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. College students encouraged to apply.
• 2 years' demonstrated experience working with youth in your specialization
• Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.)
• Must have experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be available to work 3-4 weekdays per/week between 1:30 – 6:00 pm
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

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The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V