Activity Specialist - Beacon Program

Position: Activity Specialist - Beacon Program

Reports to: Beacon Program Director

Work Location: 101 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours: Part Time - Weekday/Afternoon/Evening and Saturday Shifts incumbents expected to work between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on program needs .

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range: $18-$20/hour

Position Summary

Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.

Beacon Community Centers provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens, and adults. The Beacon program is offered every weekday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm on weekends, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors.

• Assist with after school activities; help implement hands-on multi-sensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes.

• Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule.

• Provide effective supervision and activities to groups of participants during classroom activities, snack time, recreation, field trips, and evening and weekend hours as assigned.

• Responsible for taking daily attendance.

• Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community.

• Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian pick up of children.

• Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events.

• Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need).

• Attend and comply with training requirements.

• Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma required.

• Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Some college education preferred.

• Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus.

BCS require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.