Role OverviewThe Activity Specialist's primary responsibility is to design and lead enrichment activities for students. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in areas such as music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports, and recreation. The Activity Specialist is expected to communicate regularly, assist with program improvements, and provide consistent support to ensure program goals and youth development outcomes are met.
What You Will Do
Duties and Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and engagement of students in assigned activities, developing and facilitating weekly activity lesson plans, facilitating purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in students, and assisting in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for creative professionals with experience working with the youth, exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- Associate’s college degree preferred
- Appropriate training or certification in their area of specialty
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children
- Exceptional group management, problem-solving, 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 childcare
- Demonstrate the ability to engage, motivate, and effectively work to create interactive academic and/or enrichment activities that are age-appropriate
Benefits
- Paid $22.00 per hour
- 15 hours of professional development per year
- 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
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