Activity Specialist, Education

Job Details: Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit

• Social Services, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for planning and leading engaging, skill-building activities in areas such as STEAM, literacy, sports, art, dance, coding, or martial arts. Activity Specialists collaborate with Group Leaders and Youth Workers to deliver high-quality instruction. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Provide specialized instruction in STEAM, Literacy, organized sports, art, photography, cartooning, dance, coding or martial arts Collaborate with Group Leaders and Youth Workers to effectively implement the relevant program component Create and implement lesson plans/curriculum framework and pacing calendar for activity that is based on outcomes Be prepared to put together a performance piece or portfolio of the youths’ work for showcases and celebrations Help youth to develop healthy self-esteem, decision-making skills, respect, & discipline Participate in in one-hour training requirement covering mental health awareness, engagement and de-escalation, crisis response protocols and mental health resources COMPETENCIES Detail oriented Organized Strong communication skills. Solid grounding in relevant content area Ability to effectively teach relevant skills and engage youth participants in program component EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency required Professionals in their field or college or graduate student working towards such specialization, preferred Two years’ experience in the specific activity area of instruction Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy Statement It is the policy of Rise. Boro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. Rise. Boro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.