Activity Specialist, Education (53213)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for planning and leading engaging, skill-building activities in areas such as STEAM, literacy, sports, art, dance, coding, or martial arts. Activity Specialists collaborate with Group Leaders and Youth Workers to deliver high-quality instruction. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Provide specialized instruction in STEAM, Literacy, organized sports, art, photography, cartooning, dance, coding or martial arts Collaborate with Group Leaders and Youth Workers to effectively implement the relevant program component Create and implement lesson plans/curriculum framework and pacing calendar for activity that is based on outcomes Be prepared to put together a performance piece or portfolio of the youths’ work for showcases and celebrations Help youth to develop healthy self-esteem, decision-making skills, respect, & discipline Participate in in one-hour training requirement covering mental health awareness, engagement and de-escalation, crisis res ponse protocols and mental health resources COMPETENCIES Detail oriented Organized Strong communication skills. Solid grounding in relevant content area Ability to effectively teach relevant skills and engage youth participants in program component EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency required Professionals in their field or college or graduate student working towards such specialization, preferred Two years’ experience in the specific activity area of instruction