What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Specialist - Beacon position at Brooklyn Community Services?
Position: Activity Specialist - Beacon Program
Reports to: Beacon Program Director
Work Location: 101 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205
Hours: Part Time - Weekday/Afternoon/Evening and Saturday Shifts incumbents expected to work between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on program needs .
This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.
Salary Range: $20.00/hour - $20.00/hour
Position Summary
Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.
Beacon Community Centers provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults. The Beacon program is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.
Responsibilities:
Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors.
Assist with after school activities; help implement hands-on multi-sensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes.
Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule.
Provide effective supervision and activities to groups of participants during classroom activities, snack time, recreation, field trips, and evening and weekend hours as assigned.
Responsible for taking daily attendance.
Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community.
Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian pick up of children.
Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events.
Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need).
Attend and comply with training requirements.
Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma required.
Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.
Qualifications Preferred:
Some college education preferred.
Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $20
