Activity Specialist

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

1d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking an Activity Specialist for its COMPASS Elementary program at Community School PS 94 in Brooklyn, NY. This seasonal position focuses on providing after-school services to children aged 5-12. The COMPASS program aims to promote positive youth development, social-emotional skills, and leadership through engaging activities, academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment in areas like literacy and STEM. The Activity Specialist will work under the supervision of the Program Director to plan, implement, and lead various activities, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of participants in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Minimum requirement of High School Diploma/GED, with relevant experience required.
Experience in a specific activity area such as art, dance, nutrition, or organized sports is required.
Must possess a solid grounding in one or more relevant content areas and relevant teaching skills to implement activities successfully.
Current CPR/first aid/AED certification or willingness to complete this training/certification within 6 months of hire is required.
Strong social and emotional maturity and behavioral management skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Must pass full background check that includes fingerprinting, SCR (Statewide Central Register), and DOHMH and PETS Clearance system.

Nice To Haves

CPC prefers a professional with expertise in these fields or college/graduate students working toward expert specialization.
Prior experience providing instruction to youth and/or leading youth activities is preferred.
Fluency in Arabic and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and lead meaningful physical fitness/healthy living, hands-on learning and teambuilding, academic support, and/or STEAM and literacy enrichment activities that are structured, age-appropriate, engaging, challenging, and values-based.
Work with Group Leaders and Youth Workers to implement program activities aligned with DYCD required content areas and the activity schedule/workscope and embed social and emotional learning across activities.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of program participants by providing close supervision of all activities.
Supervise, participate in, and administer recreational and educational activities for participants in the program.
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for all activities.
Adhere to all DYCD, DOHMH, CPC, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.
Complete professional development (at least 129 hours annually for COMPASS Elementary) as required by CPC and funding/regulatory agencies (e.g., DYCD, DOH, and SACC), but not limited to, this required training: 1-hour training provided by DYCD on mental health and mental illness, engagement and deescalation strategies, referral and crisis management protocols, and mental health resources.
Report to and fulfill other related duties as assigned by the Program Director.