Activity Specialist - Brooklyn, United States - Brooklyn Community Services
Description
Activity Specialist
Location:
Farragut Cornerstone
228 York Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours:
Part time position, currently scheduled for 25 hours per week, Weekday, weekend and evening hours are required. - All services and activities are In-Person and based at Site Location
Salary Range:
$16.00 per hour to $16.00 per hour
Program Summary:
Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults.
Cornerstone Programs provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens and adults in NYCHA community centers.
The Cornerstone program is offered every weekday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00pm, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.
BCS Cornerstone Programs are located in Brownsville, Fort Greene, and Coney Island. Position will work between our 2 Coney Island sites.Position Summary:
As an activity specialist you will have the opportunity to interact with and impact the local Carey Gardens community, particularly through the After-School Program.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with school learning and activities; help implement multisensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes
- Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule
- Provide effective supervision to groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation and field trips.
- Provide effective supervision and activities to middle/high school participants during evening and weekend hours
- Activity Specialist will potentially float to other sites depending on necessary demand
- Responsible for taking daily attendance
- Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community
- Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian drop off and pick up of children following all health and safety protocols
- Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events
- Attend and comply with training requirements, including all healthy and safety protocols
- Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required. Some college education preferred. Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus. Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.
**BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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