Activity Specialist

Catholic Charities Community Services • New York, NY

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Specialist is responsible for helping participants grow artistically.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing an AA or BA degree a plus.
• One years' experience in the field and a high level of knowledge in Creative Arts
• Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
• Experience with lesson plan development
• Submit background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH, and SACC regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
• Move for long periods, providing instruction.
• Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traversing city streets, ascending/descending stairs, and being exposed to outside weather conditions while escorting youth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled Activities.
• Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance, and poetry.
• Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals, and poetry jams.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants.
• Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events.
• Organize and create program performance costumes.
• Accompany participants on art, theater, and dance-related trips.
• Maintain daily attendance for all courses.
• Co-facilitate Parent Meetings.
• Ensure the cleanliness and presence of all the space used by the program participants.
• Responsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occur.
• Submit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basis.
• Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
• Assist other staff when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees