Commonpoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center serving over 10,000 persons of diverse backgrounds in Queens and the Bronx. Commonpoint provides a continuum of social, recreational, and educational services for children, families and adults. For over two generations, Commonpoint has been a special place for thousands of families, children and individuals who participate in its parenting, preschool, after school, cultural arts, camping, health and fitness, social services, and senior programming. Activity Specialists are experts in their discipline (ex: Art, Dance, Literacy, Leadership, Music, STEM, Chess, Drama / Theater, Nutrition, Sports, etc.). Activity Specialists must be committed to positive youth development, who have a passion for what they do, and who are able to create and implement curriculum in an elementary school or middle school setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:
- Model and uphold all Agency policies and procedures.
- Create a fun, nurturing, and educational environment through hands-on learning opportunities.
- Create and submit lesson plans on time according to the timeline set by the program.
- Facilitate engaging, age appropriate lesson plans.
- Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion.
- Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Director.
- Plan, organize and oversee varied activities with the support of Site Director, youth workers, and volunteers.
- Make periodic reports on program activities and evaluate participation, progress, and development of program youth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of two years of academic preparation in your discipline, or other equivalent training.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak professionally to staff, students, and school staff.
- Demonstrated skills and competency as an instructor.
- Positive classroom management skills are a must.
- Experience creating and facilitating relevant curriculum.
- Effective organizational, stress and time management skills.
Job Details:
Location: MS 214 - 1970 W Farms Road, Bronx, NY, 10460.
Hourly Rate: $21/hr-$23/hr.
Non-Union Position.
If interested, please send resume to Fernando Taveras at ftaveras@commonpoint.org