JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist – Performing Arts

JOB TYPE: Part-time

DEPARTMENT: PS 939

EXEMPTION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Director

SUPERVISES: N/A 

LOCATION: PS 939 (270 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220) 

COMPENSATION RATE: Starts at $28/hour

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create and facilitate age-appropriate performing arts activities for after-school participants (K-5th) as part of a multidisciplinary team 

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to 

• Develop and implement engaging lessons that integrate technical dance and theater skills, social-emotional learning, and self-expression 
• Design activities that promote teamwork, communication, and experimentation in large and small group settings 
• Utilize thoughtful group-management skills (restorative processes instead of punitive discipline) in a non-traditional classroom setting 
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events including dance/theater performances, staff development training, and other community building activities 
• Attend weekly professional development meetings 
• Provide daily program support as needed, including but not limited to: supervising transitions, cleaning shared spaces, organizing materials, assisting with administrative tasks

II. QUALIFICATIONS 

• Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience creating and facilitating performing arts-based lesson plans for elementary-aged students and middle schoolers 
• Strong youth development background 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, social workers, young adult staff) 
• Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level? 
• Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred 

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS 

• Build and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors? 
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients  
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change? 
• Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families? 
• Willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, and conflict resolution? 
• Follow agency policies designed to promote personal/professional boundaries  

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Be comfortable managing ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day tasks 
• Actively engage and interact with children each day 
• May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children? 
• May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building? 
• Adhere to agency dress code daily (CFL T-shirt and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably)? 

V. BENEFITS

• Voluntary life, disability, flexible spending account, and 403(b) retirement plan
• 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year
• One sick day per month

VI. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY 

The Performing Arts Specialist’s role focuses on creating meaningful group activities while sharing leadership responsibilities with a team of colleagues and supervisors 

VII. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE (Role begins early September) 

• 20-24 hours per week 
• Monday to Friday, generally 2:30pm to 6pm 
• One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled 
• Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

NYC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.