Description

　　Wediko NY is seeking part-time After-School Activity Specialists at locations in the Bronx and Manhattan. The Activity Specialist will lead activities with groups of 10-15 children and facilitate after-school programming in an engaging and meaningful manner in one of the following areas:

　　Arts

　　STEM

　　Phys Ed

　　Social Emotional Learning/Leadership

　　The salary is $21 an hour.

　　How You'll Be Making a Difference

　　Lead hands-on educational, enrichment, sports, and arts activities for groups of 10-15 Elementary school students using project-based learning strategies

　　Provide all documentation for NYSED/DOH compliance purposes are prescribed by the Site Manager

　　Utilize curriculum to provide lesson plans for all activities in a time and frequency prescribed by the Site Manager

　　Engage in conflict resolution and positive behavior management practices as needed

　　Work closely with the site-based team for ongoing coaching and professional development

　　Ensure the children’s safety and during program hours in a manner prescribed by the Site Manager

　　Positively encourage and support the growth of participating children individually and collectively

　　Incorporate The Home core values into all aspects of programming

　　Participate in ALL staff trainings and activities, including regular check-ins with supervisors

　　Complete 15 hours of School Aged Child Care (SACC) License Training

　　Complete all School Aged Child Care (SACC) paperwork prior to start of job

　　Any other assignments given by Site Manager and/or Management staff

　　Qualifications

　　At least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or its equivalent

　　One year of college or post-high school experience in field of expertise preferred

　　Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age. This may include childcare (for your child or others), daycare settings, school settings, camps, tutoring, mentoring, etc.

　　Experience, interest, and desire to work with middle-school aged youth

　　Work and/or educational experience related to child development, leadership, child psychology, environmental education, and/or behavior management preferred

　　Knowledge or interest in outdoor skills, personal health and growth, interpersonal relationships, youth development, group dynamics, and programming

　　A sense of humor, high level of patience, and ability to engage appropriately with youth while maintaining professional boundaries

　　CPR/First Aid Certification preferred

　　Bilingual Spanish preferred

　　Program Dates: September 2023 through June 2024

　　Work schedule : Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 5:30pm in accordance with the NYC DOE calendar. The Home does not operate when schools are closed or on early dismissal days. Mandatory training sessions and meetings will be held each month outside of regular program times.

　　Valuing Diversity

　　We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)