Dance Activity Specialist - Flushing, Queens

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

4d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Dance Activity Specialist designs and facilitates project-based learning experiences within dance. The role collaborates with site leadership to plan and deliver quality youth development activities, builds positive and professional relationships with participants, families, and school faculty, and engages participants in dance activities through encouragement and resources. The specialist also coordinates dance-related events and prepares and submits program materials and documentation.

Requirements

• Be a college student or a high school graduate who is at least 18 years old.
• Have 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth in the relevant specialization.
• Have exemplary supervisory skills at the elementary level and with middle- or high-school-aged youth, and an aptitude for motivating people.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Be able to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Be able to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in one or more languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Bengali, or another language based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership to plan, develop, and execute quality, project-based youth development activities.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families, and school faculty.
• Coordinate specialty-area events and functions, such as showcases, exhibits, productions, and culminating events.
• Engage participants in specialty-area activities and provide support through encouragement and resources.
• Prepare related paperwork, materials, and implementation supplies.
• Submit program- and certification-related documents on time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED