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Company OverviewThe Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills opportunities and emotional support to build healthy successful lives. Founded in 1953 The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYCs most under-served communities our 1000 results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40000 children and their families each SummaryThe Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating high quality and engaging content-specific project-based learning experiences within a specific content area or specialization. The Activity Specialist will facilitate these learning experiences over the course of a semester culminating in some type of interactive showcase by the participants. Activity Specialists will also attend all necessary meetings and trainings and work collaboratively with the program Director and site leadership team in order to ensure a successful program that meets the needs of our Functions Follow schedule provided by program administrators at all times. Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships and experiences with participants school faculty & families. Work collaboratively with site leadership to plan develop and execute quality project-based youth development activities. Actively engage all participants in specialty area activities as outlined in plans. Prepare all related paperwork materials and supplies for implementation. Provide support through the learning process by encouraging and providing resources for participants. Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases exhibits productions culminating events etc. Attend field trips and other work-related events as necessary. Maintain and submit all program and certification-related documents within the required timeframes specified. Report and document any misconduct incident and/or facility issues to program administrators. Attend all meetings and professional development workshops as required; some weekends and evenings necessary. Provide supervision leadership and guidance to participants and staff. Ensure safety of ALL participants at all times; and follow program policies at all times. Other related duties as assigned by Site Director and leadership college student or graduate 18 years old or olderMinimum 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization in a professional settingStrong ability to form and maintain positive professional relationships with children youth families and other stakeholdersMotivated and passionate to work closely with childrenStrong supervision skills for elementary (or middle school or high school-aged youth)Works collaboratively with othersWell organized with strict attention to detailThe Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V#IND-TCC2

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