Activity Specialist - Dance @ PS 94 - CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE : Job Details

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionJob TypePart-timeBrooklyn, NYJOB TITLE: Activity Specialist - DanceJOB TYPE: Part Time - School Year 2025LOCATION: School-based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - PS 94PAY RATE: $26-27/hour, commensurate with education and experience EXEMPTION: Non-ExemptREPORTS TO: Program DirectorSUPERVISES: N/APURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create and facilitate age-appropriate dance activities for after-school participants (K-5th) as part of a multidisciplinary team I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited toDesigning age-appropriate, standards-based dance curricula for groups of elementary-age youth in summer program Providing weekly instruction in dance and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the dance curriculum Submit lesson plans for all dance activities on a weekly basis Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on field trips and off-site locations around NYC Collaborating with participants to create and perform dances showcased in performances for the program, school, and/or community Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce program-wide performance Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities Supporting the overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (i.e. supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, set up and breakdown of special events, and more). Attend weekly professional development meetings Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including the dress code which requires a CFL T-shirt (provided) and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably II. QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree Has a strong dance background in a variety of dance styles, and some theater background Can use the medium of dance/theater to promote self-expression, skill development in performing arts, social-emotional learning, and community-building Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Skilled in working with youth of all ages Flexible and possesses the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young-adult staff) Interested in creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERSBuild and maintain positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and supervisors Be willing to fully engage in all professional development spaces, including staff meetings and individual meetings with the supervisor Be willing to give and receive feedback from supervisors, colleagues, students, and other school stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization. Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families. Be willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority, boundaries, positional, and conflict resolution IV. WORKING CONDITIONSActively engage and interact with children each day Will 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 in order 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) SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The Dance Activity Specialist's role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school-aged children the opportunity to engage in dance activities and experiences. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE 2025-202620-24 hours per weekSchedule: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm; Individual schedule assigned by supervisor depending on program needs. Salary Description $26-27 per hour