Percussion Activity Specialist (Beacon 2 After School) at GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

Description

Intro/Program Description: Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $ 50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City’s leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.

Position Summary: The primary function of the Activity Specialist is to plan group activities that provide a safe and engaging learning environment to the participants of the Stanley M. Isaacs Beacon program. The program is delivered through a comprehensive menu of services, including project-based learning that integrate education enrichment, visual arts, clubs, trips, and sports.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Sept-June 2:00 pm-6:00 pm (Hours may vary) 15-20 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

Role, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Plan and implement meaningful percussion activities and special events that are age-appropriate, exciting
• Teach participants the fundamentals of percussion including activities that build their level of skill and confidence.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle regarding.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Work with the Site Director to secure and maintain all equipment or supplies needed for photography and painting.
• Understand and communicate the core values and the goals of Beacon Program to participants and care givers.
• Prepare the learning lessons and order necessary supplies for percussion.
• Other activities and duties that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members are important.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Display or provide an opportunity to exhibit children’s work.
• Enforce program rules, identify & respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
• Communicate with parents about participant experiences and report concerns to Program Director.
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Inform the supervisor of any noteworthy incidents occurring during program time.
• Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
• Submit weekly lesson plans and schedules.
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree or certification in related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience working with groups of youth, or similar experience preferred.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Must have passion for the mission and demonstrate interest in the field of education and youth development.
• Must have a sense of humor, positive demeanor, and a passion for youth development.
• Must be able to pass background check including a Fingerprint Screen, Sex Offender Registry and be physically able to work with children (via a doctor’s signed consent including TB screening).
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus
• Fostering a learning environment that stimulates children's creative growth and development.
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership to be a team member of a group of staff and a group of 15-25 youth in grades K-8.
• Working with children with developmental and emotional issues.
• Encourage program participation and development of social skills.
• Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips and carry out other tasks.
• Assist in planning and leading activities and events.
• Enforce program rules, identify, and respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children's safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Attending staff training, and weekly meetings.
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and Assistant Director of Beacon.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be able to follow curriculum.
• Must be responsible, reliable and punctual!
• Create and able to implement plans for group participation.
• Effectively supervise children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking
• Must be able to carry 50lbs or more

Working Conditions

• MTA travel throughout the city and for recreational trips with youth
• Outdoors/Indoors
• Alternate between standing and sitting

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.