Cornerstone Activity Specialist - Mitchel Community Center

Position Title

Cornerstone Activity Specialist

Department

Cornerstone

Site/Location

Mitchel Community Center

Job Classification (HR Use Only)

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

Salary Range

$22 - $25 per hour

Reports To

Cornerstone Program Director

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx & Inwood section in Manhattan.

East Side House is looking for a highly-motivated, organized, and supportive person to work at East Side House Youth After-School Academy, a literacy-focused after school program for students in grades 6 through 8 from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. The Activity Specialists primary responsibility is to design and lead a diverse enrichment activities for middle school youth, adults, and seniors. We run evening teen centers; and college readiness as well as youth employment programs. We are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: Music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation (soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball or lacrosse), health awareness and community leadership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Cornerstone Program Director , the Cornerstone Activity Specialist , will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

1. Ensure the safety and engagement of participants in assigned activities
2. Create, and implement successful educational, recreation, arts activities, youth leadership, STEM, and community service lesson plans.
3. Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in students, while reinforcing skills/information previously taught
4. Assist in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program, inclusive of: supervising participants during snack/supper, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips, hosting special events, etc.
5. Work with Group Leaders, engaging them in the lesson plan development process and modeling activity facilitation to help Group Leaders develop professionally and eventually to become Activity Specialists
6. Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills, ensuring that all participants follow agency and program rules
7. Complete all projects and tasks as requested, while ensuring the safety and security of all participants and the smooth operation of programming.
8. Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
9. Adhere to and provide direction to staff in a manner that ensures that program areas are neat and clean, and that equipment and supplies are managed appropriately.
10. Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program Director and /or Assistant Program Director.
11. Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and additional paid professional development training required. Demonstrate key competencies including: initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, professionalism, reliability and a willingness to continuously improve
12. Organize and/or participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image, cultivate relationships, and generate broad support.
13. Adhere to all ESH policies, practices, and procedures

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.