Activity Specialist

Phipps Neighborhoods • New York, NY

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About The Position

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or HSE
• 3-5 years proven experience in activity area
• Experience with the design and implementation of group activities
• The ability to work with young people at multiple grade levels and varying stages of development.
• Previous experience working in an urban environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred
• Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
• A sense of humor and a sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Work individually with students, and collaborate with other tutors and staff to provide an enriching learning experience for all participants
• Create individualize learning plan for each participant based on academic strength/area of specialty.
• Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations
• Document student progress
• Maintain accurate participant attendance, activity and sign-out records
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
• Model appropriate child development practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED