@PS354 Summer Camp - Activity Specialist

Southern Queens Park Association•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Southern Queens Parks Association (SQPA) is seeking a dynamic individual to join the team this summer as an Activity Specialist at the Jermaine L. Green Stem Institute at PS 354. This program model, structured like clubs, offers youth choice in how they spend their time and provides rigorous instruction in sports, arts, and youth leadership. NYC serves as the classroom through trips and opportunities for instruction beyond traditional facilities. Programs are offered 3 hours each day, 5 days per week during the school year, with services also offered during the summer months. This specific outreach operates under the SQPA umbrella, utilizing its facilities, programming, and thought leaders.

Requirements

High school diploma
Interest in working with youth
Expertise in one or more disciplines or content-specific program activities or subjects such as dance, drama, STEAM, sports (typical and playground games), or other activity or subject that enriches the experiences of children and youth.
Ability to create age-appropriate activities.
Ability to monitor student progress.
Ability to provide academic support to meet the specific needs of students.
Ability to develop lesson plans and implement activities in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide general supervision of students during program operating times and ensures a safe environment.
Keep all activities, equipment, and facilities clean, sanitized, safe, and in working order in compliance with program guidelines and procedures.
Promote independent growth by encouraging critical thinking, working in partnerships, and collaborative groups.
Communicate and encourage positive feedback on the students’ progress and accountability.
Escorts students from one activity to another in an orderly manner.
Plan and demonstrate strong knowledge of the curriculum and varied instructional methodologies when working collaboratively with staff.
Should be willing to participate in staff satisfaction surveys, evaluations, and reviews.
Attends mandatory staff program trainings and meetings.
Provide supervision, direction and feedback to program youth, support staff, interns, and volunteers.
Maintains regular open communication with parents, staff, and direct supervisors; report any incidents and concerns to the Assistant Site Program Director and Site Program Director.
Keep daily records of all inspections, uses, participants, and incidents for equipment and facilities.
Perform other role related projects assigned at the discretion of the Assistant Site program Director and Site Program Director.
Supervise students and ensure a safe, positive environment.
Support instruction in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Assist with physical education, visual arts, and performing arts.
Promote collaboration through group activities and research projects.
Escort students between activities in a timely, orderly manner.
Support certified staff with lesson planning and classroom prep.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, activities, and incidents.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and program evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Program Director(s).