Activity Specialist - Cornerstone Farragut

Brooklyn Community Services

115d • $16 - $16

About The Position

The Activity Specialist position at Cornerstone Farragut involves working collaboratively with the Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide engaging activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors. The role includes implementing multi-sensory lessons and activities within academically stimulating themes, coordinating the planning and preparation of daily activities, and supervising groups of children during various activities. The position also entails outreach to parents and the community to promote programs and events, as well as compliance with training requirements and health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors.
• Help implement multi-sensory 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED