Civic Leadership Academy ExpandED - Activity Specialist

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating high-quality and engaging content-specific project-based learning experiences within a specific content area or specialization. The Activity Specialist will facilitate these learning experiences over the course of a semester, culminating in an interactive showcase by the participants. Activity Specialists will also attend all necessary meetings and training and work collaboratively with the program Director and site leadership team to ensure a successful program that meets the needs of our youth.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization.
• Exemplary supervisory skills at elementary level (middle school or high school aged youth) and aptitude for motivating people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
• Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc.
• Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources.
• Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submit all program and certification related documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level