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Research Foundation CUNY After School Group Activity Specialist in New York City, New York
Job Title: After School Group Activity Specialist
PVN ID: LE-2410-006490
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: LEHMAN COLLEGE
Job Description
General Description
The Activity Specialist is responsible for developing and leading specialized enrichment activities for middle school students in the Project BOOST afterschool program. The specialist will bring expertise in specific areas such as STEM, arts, dance, sports, or other content areas to engage students in hands-on, interactive learning. The role requires creativity, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging environment. This is a part-time position, with the possibility of some weekend work when needed.
Schedule/hours: Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm- 5:45 pmLocation: Bronx School (E 163rd St, Bronx, NY)
Other Duties
Specialized Program Delivery: Create and deliver activities in your area of expertise (STEM, arts, sports, etc.) that are aligned with program goals and designed to engagemiddle school students.
Lesson Planning: Develop lesson plans that are age-appropriate, hands-on, and interactive, aimed at enhancing students’ academic and personal growth.
Student Engagement: Encourage participation and creativity, ensuring that activities areaccessible to all students and meet diverse needs.
Classroom Management: Provide strong management during activities, ensuring student behavior is aligned with program expectations and safety protocols.
Collaboration: Work closely with Group Leaders and Counselors to integrate activities into the larger program, supporting student development.
Supervision: Ensure students are supervised at all times, especially during activities that require special equipment or space.
Qualifications
High School diploma required, college enrollment or degree in relevant field preferred.
At least one year of experience leading activities or working in a specialized field (e.g., STEM, arts, and sports).
Expertise in creating lesson plans and facilitating hands-on, experiential learning activities.
Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups of students and adapt activities to meet their needs.
Passion for working with youth in culturally diverse environments.
Fluency in other languages is a plus.
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About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Key Features
Department The Bronx Institute
Status Part Time
Pay Range $20.00-$20.00
Hour(s) a week 3.50-4.00
Closing Date Dec 07, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit No
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