Food Explorer Specialist, After School Program at MS 214

Activity Specialists are experts in their discipline (ex: Art, Dance, Literacy, Leadership, Music, STEM, Chess, Drama /Theater, Nutrition, Sports, etc.). Activity Specialists must be committed to positive youth development, who have a passion for what they do, and who are able to create and implement curriculum in an elementary school or middle school setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model and uphold all Agency policies and procedures.
• Create a fun, nurturing, and educational environment through hands-on learning opportunities.
• Create and submit lesson plans on time according to the timeline set by the program.
• Facilitate engaging, age appropriate lesson plans.
• Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Director.
• Plan, organize and oversee varied activities with the support of Site Director, youth workers, and volunteers.
• Make periodic reports on program activities and evaluate participation, progress, and development of program youth.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of two years of academic preparation in your discipline, or other equivalent training.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak professionally to staff, students, and school staff.
• Demonstrated skills and competency as an instructor
• Positive classroom management skills are a must
• Experience creating and facilitating relevant curriculum
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills

J OB DETAILS

Hourly Salary: $21.00-$23.00

Location: MS 214: 1970 W Farms Rd, Bronx, NY 10460

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include the Role “Food Explorer Specialist” you are applying for in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.