Activity Specialist - Cornerstone O'Dwyer
About The Position
Brooklyn Community Services is hiring an Activity Specialist for the Seth Low Cornerstone Program. Cornerstone Programs offer academic, art, and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults in NYCHA community centers. The Activity Specialist works collaboratively with the Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to deliver activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors, including academically themed, multi-sensory lessons for children. The position is based at 2945 West 33rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The program operates daily from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the school year and from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the summer. The role offers up to 25 hours per week during the school year and up to 35 hours per week during the summer; evening and weekend availability is required. Compensation is $17.00 per hour. Brooklyn Community Services is a large, non-sectarian social services agency serving more than 20,000 individuals annually and providing services including foster-care prevention, crisis intervention, early childhood and after-school education, vocational training, job placement, and clinical services.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Must enjoy working with children.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends is required.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education preferred.
- Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors.
- Help implement multi-sensory lessons and activities for children within academically stimulating themes.
- Coordinate the planning and preparation of activities and materials for the daily schedule.
- Supervise groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation, and field trips.
- Supervise and provide activities for middle- and high-school participants during evening and weekend hours.
- Take daily attendance.
- Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents, and the community.
- Oversee and monitor authorized parental or guardian drop-off and pick-up of children, following health and safety protocols.
- Conduct outreach to parents and the community to promote the program, activities, and upcoming events.
- Attend and comply with training requirements, including health and safety protocols.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed and requested by the Site Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
