Activity Specialist - Theater @ PS 169
Activity Specialist - Theater @ PS 169
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JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist Theater
JOB TYPE: Part-time Summer & School Year
DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programming
LOCATION: School-based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - PS169
PAY RATE: $26-27/hour commensurate with education and experience
Exemption: Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create implement and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants.
REPORTS TO: Program Director/Supervisor
SUPERVISES: N/A
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
Designing age-appropriate standards-based theater curricula for groups of elementary-age youth in afterschool and summer program
Providing weekly instruction in theater and literacy development and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages
Assist with script writing conduct rehearsals and direct an original production based on a piece of literature.
Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation
Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the theater curriculum
Submit lesson plans for all music activities on a weekly basis
Attend supervise and facilitate activities with participants on field trips and off-site locations around NYC
Collaborating with participants to create scenes and performances showcased in performances for the program school and/or community
Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce program-wide performance
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events staff development training and other community-building activities
Supporting the overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (i.e. supervision of snack time lunch and mealtime set up and breakdown of special events and more).
Attend weekly professional development meetings
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies including the dress code which requires a CFL T-shirt (provided) and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably
II. QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelors Degree
Demonstratable strong theater instruction background
Skilled in theater-based play and game facilitation
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Skilled in working with youth of all ages
Flexible and possesses the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists teachers young-adult staff)
Interested in creating positive experiences for groups of youth including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish preferred
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants volunteers co-workers and supervisors
Be willing to fully engage in all professional development spaces including staff meetings and individual meetings with the supervisor
Be willing to give and receive feedback from supervisors colleagues students and other school stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and change
Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families.
Be willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority boundaries positionality and conflict resolution
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
Actively engage and interact with children each day
Will be required to be active by walking bending standing squatting or sitting on the floor with children
May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Theater Activity Specialists role focuses on creating facilitating and offering school-aged children the opportunity to engage in music activities and experiences.
VI. SUMMER SCHEDULE 2025
25-29 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday between the hours of 10am-6pm; Individual schedule assigned by supervisor depending on program needs.
Timeframe: June 23rd 2025 - August 16th 2025
VII. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE 2025-2026
20-24 hours per week
Schedule: Monday Friday 2pm to 6pm; Individual schedule assigned by supervisor depending on program needs.
One morning meeting and one evening meeting to be scheduled
Occasional holiday camps extended professional development days must attend CFL Agency Wide Retreat
Timeframe: September 2025 June 2026
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to Stephanie Ruiz with job title in subject line or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
