Overview

　　Activity Specialists will be responsible for facilitating and leading various activities in STEM, arts, and physical recreation. Specialists will be asked to develop and execute lesson plans in their respective specialized enrichment activity. They are also expected to ensure a safe recreational environment for our scholars by exercising classroom management principles. Specialists will work closely with their group leaders, counselors, and Program Director to connect after school learning opportunities to the real world by way of trips, take home projects and other activities. Specialists are expected to align with the school day culture of discipline and community by upholding school day rules and regulations as well as adhering to any staff regulations. Activity Specialists must be available to work 3:30 to 6:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and 12:30 to 4:00 pm on Fridays.

　　Our educators embrace a rigorous liberal arts program and a positive approach to discipline, believe in the power of family and community partnerships, and commit to helping students succeed in college and beyond.

　　Why extraordinary educators work at Ascend

　　Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 4,000 students across nine schools in Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide our students an extraordinary education, placing them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.

　　We guide our students to think critically and independently, and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students' natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. And we design our school buildings to reflect the incredible accomplishments that happen within their walls and our high aspirations for teaching and learning.

　　To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes.

　　Responsibilities

　　Activity Specialists will be responsible for developing lesson plans and executing their specialized enrichment (STEM, arts, physical recreation, youth development) activity.

　　Additionally Specialists will

　　Serve as a role model/mentor to our studentsCreate and present a product list of any consumable supplies or equipment necessary for their activityMaintain a safe, orderly and joyful environment that supports strong program outcomesSet up and break down any equipment used during your activity and maintain a clean and orderly workspaceWork collaboratively with the counselors, group leaders, program director, Ascend academic team members, external agencies, community partners, and others to achieve activity and program goalsPlan and organize off site trips and activities that support real world application of your enrichment activity.Help monitor student participation, skill development and program quality through a student information system

　　Staff and reporting relationships

　　Activity Specialists report to the Program Director and Program Manager

　　Qualifications

　　High school diploma, with some college preferred; current college and graduate students are strongly encouraged to applyAt least 2 years of professional experience leading respected enrichment activityExperience working with middle school aged population is preferredExpertise or experience planning activities in the areas of arts, STEM, or physical recreation is preferredStrong leadership and team building skillsStrong group management skillsInsistence on behavioral and academic excellence and rigor at all timesExcellent interpersonal and problem-solving skillsStrong professional relationships, ability to function in a team of people with diverse backgrounds and skillsA hunger for feedback and an openness to engage in a process of self-improvementAlignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of Ascend Learning

　　Diversity at Ascend

　　Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

　　Compensation

　　$40-70 an hour approx 12-15 hours weekly