Activity Specialist - Brooklyn, United States - Brooklyn Community Services

Brooklyn Community Services
Brooklyn Community Services
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Brooklyn, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position:
Activity Specialist - Beacon Program

Reports to:
Beacon Program Director

Work Location: 101 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours:

Part Time - Weekday/Afternoon/Evening and Saturday Shifts incumbents expected to work between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on program needs.



This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range:
$20/hour - $20/hour

Position Summary
Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn's first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies.

BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.

Beacon Community Centers provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults.

The Beacon program is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.


Responsibilities:


  • Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/Onsite Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors.
  • Assist with after school activities; help implement handson 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 and activities to groups of participants during classroom activities, snack time, recreation, field trips, and evening and weekend hours as assigned.
  • Responsible for taking daily attendance.
  • Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community.
  • Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian pick up of children.
  • Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events.
  • Multisite flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need).
  • Attend and comply with training requirements.
  • Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director.

Qualifications Required:


  • High School Diploma required.
  • Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications Preferred:


  • Some college education preferred.
  • Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.

BCS require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.
**BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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