Fall Activity Specialist II - Campos Plaza - Cornerstone (62545)

Job Details Job Location: 611 East 13th Street - New York, NY 10009 Position Type: Partial Year (10 Months) Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation. Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts. University Settlement has been providing a variety of effective and strengths-based community-based programs for children grades K- 8th. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for facilitating workshops while ensuring the safety and engagement of children. The program will provide academic support; artistic, athletic, cultural, and athletic enrichment; therapeutic services; and opportunities for family involvement. Responsibilities Activity Specialist II will work with groups of 15-20 students Facilitating sessions in the areas of dance, music, leadership, sports, ESL, visual arts, and computer etc. Specialists should be able to integrate young people’s life experiences while integrating thematic curriculum Create an environment of active and genuine learning by employing a range of teaching strategies that meet the needs of all students Projects should incorporate career awareness activities including field trips and guest speakers as well as community outreach and involvement Write, revise and implement lesson plans using DYCD framework for approval by director Monitor and report on students’ progress throughout the term of the activity Qualifications Previous experience teaching/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 Work Schedule Partial Year Part Time, Saturday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm, 5 hours per week We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Settlement Society Of New York