Job Opening:
Activity Specialist - Art
P.S.175
New York City Mission Society’s Power Academy is an after-school program dedicated to cultivating the personal growth and educational advancement of all of our elementary school aged participants. With a curriculum focused on academic enrichment, community service, cultural enrichment, the arts, recreation, and character education, Power Academy reinforces school-day learning in a safe and healthy environment. Programming is provided after school, on school holidays, and during the summer.
Position Summary
During the Arts & Crafts activity, participants will practice responsible use of art techniques learned within that component to develop a complete project. The activity will have an emphasis in Realism, Expressionism, Abstract, and/or Pop Art.
New York City Mission Society helps children, youth, and families in New York City’s poorest neighborhoods transcend the ills of poverty and create a cycle of success for generations to come. We have a dynamic portfolio of education, workforce development, prevention, and youth development and community-building programs.
Title: Art Activity Specialist, Power Academy After-School Program
Program: P.S. 175 175 W 134TH Street New York, NY 10030
Employment Status: Part-time: 10 hours per week
Basic Function: Students will learn the benefits of participating in arts & crafts. The activities will emphasize participation in a whole range of enjoyable art techniques. Art specialists serve as a facilitator to 2 groups daily of 20 children (organized by grade levels, K-5). Art specialists must facilitate the art lessons for 50 minutes to an hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Program Planning/Curriculum
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Understands the essential objectives of the Mission Society program and can effectively communicate those objectives to all immediate stakeholders (families & youth)
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Program components included providing an environment that fosters creativity for the children; ability to accept supervision and direction
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Participates in all staff meetings and activities.
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Complete all tasks and assignments deemed necessary by the Program Director, Assistant Director, and Program Aide
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Coordinate different art projects throughout the school year
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Prepare curriculum, materials, and hand-outs; arrive 10 minutes early to all assignments; attend all training designated by funders and Program Director.
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Use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of participants needs
2. Program Facilitation
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Incorporate Group Leader and Youth Worker into the activity
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Works with the Group Leader and Youth Worker to oversee the activity
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Ensure equal opportunity for all participants; utilize positive management of behavior in an environment of mutual respect which allows pupils to feel safe, secure, and promotes their self-esteem
3. Program Report and Action Plans
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Developing and completing lesson plans
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Ensure that weekly plans are adequately meet
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Report performances concern to Program Director, Assistant Director, and/or Program Aide
Qualifications
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Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or substantial experience working with children (elementary or middle school aged). If a high school diploma or equivalent has been obtained, experience with children is still preferred though not required.
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Associate degree or college credits preferred.
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Must have strong interest in working with children.
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Must have the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of program and school staff.
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Must have excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
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Experience overseeing a group of young people preferred.
General Requirements
Staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Mission Society.
Salary and Benefits
$30 per hour
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Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to HR@missionsociety.org or fax to 212-979-5764.
Subject: Re: Activity Specialist Art, Power Academy.
Note: We are unable to accept phone calls. Applicants must meet qualifications stated above. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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New York City Mission Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.