Mse Activity Specialist
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Position Description
Title
Activity Specialist Middle School
Classification
NonExempt
Salary Range
$20.00/hr
Reports to
Extended Day Program Director
Location
Bronx and Manhattan
Date
April 24th 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic hardworking and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx & Inwood section in Manhattan.
East Side House is looking for a highlymotivated organized and supportive person to work at East Side House Youth AfterSchool Academy a literacyfocused after school program for students in grades 6 through 8 from highpoverty communities in Bronx NY. The Activity Specialists primary responsibility is to design and lead enrichment activities for students. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: Music visual arts martial arts media technology dance sports and recreation (soccer tennis basketball volleyball or lacrosse) health awareness and community leadership.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:
- Ensure the safety and engagement of students in assigned activities
- Develop and facilitate weekly activity lesson plans
- Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in students while reinforcing skills/information previously taught
- Assist in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program inclusive of: supervising students during snack/supper facilitating dismissal conducting field trips hosting special events etc.
- Work with Group Leaders engaging them in the lesson plan development process and modeling activity facilitation to help Group Leaders develop professionally and eventually to become Activity Specialists
- Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills ensuring that all participants follow agency and program rules
- Assist in organization of quarterly student presentation performances and events
- Complete all projects and tasks as requested while ensuring the safety and security of all participants and the smooth operation of programming.
- Assist in all activities to ensure the orderly operation of the program inclusive of: supervising students during snack/supper facilitating dismissal and completing daily administrative paperwork (e.g. keeping attendance time sheets etc.
- Attend and supervise students during special projects and field trips including those which occur outside of regular program hours
- Complete 15 hours of professional development each calendar year. Demonstrate key competencies including: initiative teamwork cooperation preparedness professionalism reliability and a willingness to continuously improve
- Attend all meetings training workshops and special events as required inclusive of those outside of program hours
- Complete all assigned projects and tasks on time
- Adhere to all ESH policies practices and procedures
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
- Appropriate training or certification in their area of specialty; Associates college degree preferred
- Entrepreneur mindset
- Minimum of two years experience working with elementary or middle schoolaged children (inschool/outofschool settings) preferably in a racially ethically and socioeconomically diverse urban community
- Exceptional group management problemsolving and conflict resolution skills
- Goal oriented and focused on outcome and results
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competency in youth development and child care
- Demonstrate the ability to engage motivate and effectively work to create interactive academic and/or enrichment activities that are ageappropriate
- Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice Ability to work as part of a team within a school community
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with a broad range of diverse constituents
- Knowledge of DYCD and DOH mandates
- Knowledge of classroom management.
Required Clearances
- Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
- Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
- Department of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
- State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance
- Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
- Health Statement
Required Online trainings
- Mandated Reporter 2 hours.
- Health & Safety Training 5 hours.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Expected Work Schedule
This is a seasonal parttime position. Must be available during afterschool hours generally 2:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m.; 10 hours per week (not inclusive of meetings); MondayFriday during the school year; 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. on school holidays.Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESHs needs.
Travel
No travel.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities minorities veterans and women to and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
