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BronxWorks lists this Activity Specialist - 5149 opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Activity Specialist - 5149
Bronx, NY, US
7 days ago Requisition ID: 5149
$21.00 To $23.00 Hourly
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.
Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.
BronxWorks Afterschool offers high quality programs that have a strong balance of academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities to support and strengthen the overall development of youths. BronxWorks Afterschool aims to help young people build skills to support their academic achievement, raise their confidence and cultivate their leadership skills through service learning and other civic engagement opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
With supervisors, set goals for STEM performing Arts, Literacy, Creative Arts or Physical recreation instruction
Develop STEM curriculum. Develop and implement lessons with program participants
Model instructional techniques for Youth Workers
Coordinate lessons with other planned STEM activities including trips
Create nurturing environment for youth
Engage participants in activities that support academic and creative enrichment and augment the classroom experience
PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice and recognize in others the program values: Cooperation, Generosity,Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance
With program supervisors, set program goals and develop appropriate activities for children
Collaborate with colleagues to plan team projects and events
Supervise teenaged junior counselors
Encourage a love of learning and build children’s literacy and academic skills
Develop, submit and implement weekly lesson plans which are child-centered, age appropriate&engaging and which promote literacy, thematic exploration, & experiential learning
Escort children on trips and identify opportunities for learning both inside and outside the community center facility
Maintain records of children'swork. Submit portfolios as 7'equiredfor program evaluation effort
Meet regularly with supervisors to p1esent lesson plans, plan for future weeks,and receive feedback and assistance
Provide homework assistance during school year
Create a structured & nurturing environment which supports children's emotional and social development: Provide constant supervision and engagement of children in care
Maintain an organized and child-centered classroom.
Promote teamwork and group bonding
Conference with programsupervisors regarding disciplinary issues or hold conferences with parents as needed.
Attend training in principles of early childhood development, nutrition and health needs, safety and security procedures, and child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention
Assist with planning and implementation of Holiday Camp
Obtain needed supplies from office and make requests as needed for special supplies
Maintain attendance records, meal records, sign-out sheets and other necessary paperwork
Submit required reports and paperwork to Program Director
Engage in activities which promote physical fitness and health: Ensure a physically safe environment for children in care
Participate in all fitness activities including swimming and gym
Promote healthy behaviors and foster children's physical development
Provide first aid and emergency care for children as needed
Partner with families to promote sense of community
Develop and build relationships with parents and families of program participants.
QUALIFICATIONS
Some College credits, Associate Degree preferred.
Two years’ (preferred) direct experience working with children under 13 years of age youth in a recreational, educational and social environment preferred.
Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children andFamily Services required.
Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred.
Experience with or knowledge of whole language philosophy preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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