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Activity Specialist

Phipps Neighborhoods

Date Posted: 08/18/2016

Location: New York, New York

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About Phipps Neighborhoods:

Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.

We’re dedicated to our neighborhoods for the long term, supporting individuals and families as they establish self-sufficiency. Our services create opportunities for people to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work individually with students, and collaborate with other tutors and staff to provide an enriching learning experience for all
participants

· Create individualize learning plan for each participant based on academic strength/area of specialty.

· Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations

· Document student progress

· Maintain accurate participant attendance, activity and sign-out records

· Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization

· Model appropriate child development practices

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Qualifications:

Experience

Preferred

HS Diploma or equivalent
3-5 years demonstrated expertise in specific content area (sports, art, performing arts, etc.)
Experience with the design and implementation of group activities
The ability to work with young people at multiple grade levels and varying stages of development.
Previous experience working in an urban environment
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred
Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative

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Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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