Arts Activity Specialist Far Rockaway, NY

Far Rockaway, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 25

Posted on: 29 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiasticArts Activity Specialists in Far Rockaway!Apply: we are:

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch Long Island. With more than 25000 students in grades K-12 New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance health and wellness self-confidence and leadership skills for success in life.

What is an Arts Activity Specialist:

Extended Day Activity Instructors- Arts Activity Specialistsare responsible for leading after school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles techniques and safety procedures to student addition the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.

What will you do:

Build strong relationships with and among students
Knowledgeable and skilled in an Arts Activity and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youths.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff school personnel parents
Teach or co-lead daily activities
Establish clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those objectives to students
Support the coordination of program events
Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Arts Activities and have at least one year experience
Experience working with children strongly preferred

Schedule:

Part-Time:

Monday-Friday (2:30 pm- 5:30 pm)

Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)

Location:Far Rockaway NY

At the time of offer and acceptance the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.

At New York Edge we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd 24th or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiasticArts Activity Specialists in Far Rockaway!Apply: we are:New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch Long Island. With more than 25000 students in grades K-...