Activity Specialist (Arts) - 2002335

 Job Title: Activity Specialist - Arts

Location: Bronx, New York

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Classification: Administrative Worker

Department: Alianza Division

Office: PS 132

Reports to: COMPASS Program Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes: ____ No: ___X ____

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Responsible for developing and teaching scheduled arts and crafts classes at COMPASS PS 132.
2. Preparing and displaying arts and crafts projects for program events and showcases.
3. Organizing arts and crafts activities, group projects, and youth art showcases.
4. Recruitment.
5. Keeping and updating participant files.
6. Keeping daily attendance for all courses. Entering the weekly attendance on the DYCD online system.
7. Attend all weekly staff meetings.
8. Inform Program Director of changes or any irregularities. 

Requirements

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
• Remain in a stationary position while monitoring activities.
• Move for long periods, providing instruction.
• Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED, working towards AA or BA degree.
• Demonstrated skills in arts and crafts, including drawing, painting, paper crafts, and working with a variety of art materials.
• Experience teaching arts and crafts, planning creative projects, and working with children and youth.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Knowledge of art techniques, creative project planning, and safe use of art tools and materials; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.