Activity Specialist, Education

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 res ponse 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

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