Fall Activity Specialist II - Beacon (63554)
About The Position
University Settlement partners with over 40,000 New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn annually, aiming to help individuals achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. With a history spanning nearly 140 years, the organization combats poverty and systemic inequality by developing effective social services in collaboration with the community. Founded in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, University Settlement continues its mission by meeting New Yorkers where they are, actively listening to diverse perspectives, and fostering responsive cooperation. The organization's programs, including early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for immigrants, community centers, and the arts, are infused with a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action. University Settlement has a long-standing history of providing effective, strengths-based community programs for children in grades K-8th. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for facilitating workshops, ensuring the safety and engagement of children, and supporting academic, artistic, athletic, cultural, and therapeutic services, while also fostering family involvement.
Requirements
- Previous experience teaching or facilitating workshops in one of the subject areas.
- High School Diploma or HSE required.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Attend planning, supervisor, and evaluation sessions.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to commit for the entire school year.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Highly energetic, dynamic, and positive demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Work with groups of 15-20 students.
- Facilitate sessions in areas such as dance, music, leadership, sports, ESL, visual arts, and computer skills.
- Integrate young people's life experiences into thematic curriculum.
- Create an environment of active and genuine learning using diverse teaching strategies to meet all students' needs.
- Incorporate career awareness activities, including field trips and guest speakers, into projects.
- Engage in community outreach and involvement.
- Write, revise, and implement lesson plans according to the DYCD framework for director approval.
- Monitor and report on student progress throughout the activity term.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
