Activity Specialist - 4411
Activity Specialist - 4411
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Job Description
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social wellbeing. 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 guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family children and youth support educational services elder care homelessness mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
EDUCATION
Associate Bachelors or working toward a Masters Degree in Science Biology Engineering or Computer Science Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
EXPERIENCE
Two years (preferred) direct experience working with children under 14 years of age in a recreational educational and social environment preferred
Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services required (will be completed by program once hired)
Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred
Experience with or knowledge of literacy education preferred
Specialized skills in Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics Music Sports Gardening Culinary Education preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
With program supervisors set program goals and develop appropriate activities for children
Collaborate with colleagues to plan team projects and events. Including projectbased learning activities.
Develop submit and implement weekly STEM lesson plans which are childcentered ageappropriate & engaging and which promote literacy thematic exploration & experiential learning
Develop an overall STEM plan for the semester or year with a content focus based on Mentors specialty and including a beginning middle and end. The plan can be flexible and follow the childrens interests with guidance. The plan should include use of the Scientific Method for research and experiments and culminate in students producing final projects.
Coordinate planning for a Science Fair in June where students present culminating final projects.
Support the professional development of Youth Workers in their understanding of STEM content and instruction
Maintain records of childrens work. Submit portfolios as required for program evaluation effort
Meet regularly with supervisors to present lesson plans overall plan and receive feedback and assistance
Create a structured & nurturing environment which supports childrens emotional and social development
Confer with program supervisors regarding disciplinary issues.
Assist with planning and implementation of Holiday Camp
Obtain needed supplies from office and make requests as needed for special supplies
Submit required reports and paperwork to Program Director. For the Con Edison funded position this includes photographs sample lesson plans or other forms of examples with this report. In addition funders and families may be invited to the endofyear Science Fair to see what the children have accomplished.
Duties assigned by supervisor.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
