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ACTIVITY SPECIALIST - COMPASS - 1537 WASHINGTON AVE

ACTIVITY SPECIALIST - COMPASS - 1537 WASHINGTON AVE
 
PS 42- 1537 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY, US

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. 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 is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.  
BronxWorks is hiring (2) Activity Specialist for the COMPASS Afterschool Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES 
  •  Create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for students. 
  • Serve as a positive role model that promotes positive relationships, effective and open communication, respect, collaboration as well as personal and academic growth. 
  • Work with the team to create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth. 
  • Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities. 
  • Provide classroom management and instruction. 
  • Attend staff meetings, training sessions and professional development workshops. 
  • Meet monthly Program Coordinator for supervision. 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned. 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. 
 
 Program Specific Responsibilities
  • With program supervisors, set program goals and develop appropriate activities for children.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to plan team projects and events.
  • Develop, submit, and implement weekly lesson plans related to specialized activity which are child-centered, age-appropriate & engaging and which promote literacy, thematic exploration, & experiential learning
  • Escort children on trips and identify opportunities for learning both inside and outside the school.
  • Maintain records of children’s work. Submit portfolios as required for program evaluation effort.
  • Meet regularly with supervisors to present lesson plans, plan for future weeks, and receive feedback and assistance.
  • Create a structured & nurturing environment which supports children’s emotional and social development.
  • Provide constant supervision and engagement of children in care.
  • Maintain an organized and child-centered classroom.
  • Promote teamwork and group bonding.
  • Confer with program supervisors regarding disciplinary issues. Hold conferences with parents as needed.
  • Attend trainings in principles of youth development, nutrition and health needs, safety and security procedures, and child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of Holiday Camp.
  • Obtain needed supplies from office and make requests as needed for special supplies.
  • Maintain attendance records, meal records sign-out sheets and other necessary paperwork.
  • Submit required reports and paperwork to Program Coordinator.
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
  • High School Diploma required 
  • Associate Degree and/or some college credits preferred. 
  • Two years (preferred) direct experience working with children under 12 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 whole language philosophy preferred. 
  • Specialized skills in one to two of the following areas require: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Music, Sports, Culinary Education, Dance, Cheerleading, Public Speaking/Spoken Word, Required 
 
BronxWorks offers a variety of benefits to full-time salaried employees as well as part-time salaried employees who work at least 20 hours per week year-round. Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave and a pension plan that is 100% employer paid.
 
We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.