Activity Enrichment Specialist
Brooklyn, NY
Part Time
Entry Level
CIS is a community-based organization, founded in 1986 with a mission to bring quality counseling to students and their families in New York City Public Schools. The philosophy of CIS is to identify, develop, and reinforce the strengths and resilience inherent in everyone. We work from a multiple perspective approach, assessing each child's developmental, social, emotional, and cultural viewpoint. All our programs serve to support the development of each child so they may experience academic success on their way to becoming more productive members of their communities.
Counseling In Schools is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic person to fill the part-time role of After
School Specialist. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Counseling In School
After School Program. You will help provide a safe and positive environment for school age children
during opportunities for recreation, learning, interaction and academic/personal growth. You will lead
activities and organize trips while providing and maintaining a safe working environment, as well as
helping with homework and preparing students to demonstrate newly acquired skills.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
● Must have a strong interest in working with youth and have expertise in area(s) of specialty
(STEAM, Leadership, Dance, Art, Gaming, Anime, Cooking, Gardening, Theatre, Girls Who Code, etc.)
● Provide guidance and inspiration to help students approach area(s) of specialty with enthusiasm
and confidence.
● Responsible for developing weekly activity lesson plans in area(s) of specialty.
● Facilitate activities that foster the development of new skills in children.
● Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in grades 6-8
● Maintain a safe, healthy, supportive, and collaborative learning environment for students
● Work with the Education Specialist to ensure activities align and support the goals of the school
the participants attend.
● Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to
demeanor, communication, behavior and community.
● Model and uphold all Agency and School policies and procedures
● Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the
Assistant Program Director and Program Director.
● Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication to better understand and work with
the youth
Skills/Knowledge Required:
● A minimum of two years of experience or other equivalent training in area(s) of specialty
(STEAM, Leadership, Dance, Art, Gaming, Anime, Cooking, Gardening, Theatre, Girls Who Code, etc.)
● A minimum of two years of work experience with youth.
● Demonstrated skills and competency as an Activity Specialist.
● Understanding of conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring concepts.
● Good communication skills, both oral and written.
● Familiarity with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff
meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
● Candidate must clear a security background check from the Department of Education and
Department of Health.
Schedules Available: M-F 8am-6pm, 11am-4pm. July 2nd-August 16th | Opportunities to work during the
school year
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