Instructor​/Activity Specialist - Arts and Crafts - ages 11

Instructor/Activity Specialist
- Arts and Crafts
- Ages 11 to 19

Chestnut Commons Community Center
- Brooklyn, NY

Salary Range $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day (8-4pm or 9-5pm) Education Level Bachelor's + combination of work exp.

Travel Percentage None Category Nonprofit
- Social Services

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. CHLDC also works to advance racial equity.

• Design and implement holistic, engaging and quality school curriculum in specific content areas that explore student interests, expand their knowledge and teach basic skills to both students and staff in grades K-8.
• In consultation with the Center Director, prepare a culminating activity to each curriculum, such as a showcase of work, demonstration of skills or a tournament.
• Conduct evaluation of student growth in content area & progress of learning.
• Attend Meetings as requested.
• Conduct yourself as a representative of the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation.
• Other assignments, as requested.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in content area or formal training in content area/discipline of focus and 2 years College/Teaching Experience.
• Experience working in a recreational/ after school setting.
• Candidates must be enthusiastic and dedicated to the program's enrichment/youth development goals.
• All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at time of submission. Proof of vaccination will be required if offered a position.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali) a plus.

• $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on educational and experience level.
• Access to professional development provided by CHLDC and/or external providers
• All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency's 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Investment Plan.
• All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency's Commuter Flexible Spending Plan.
• CHLDC also follows the New York City Earned Sick Time Act

To Apply:

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and three references to: hiring. Three (3) typed reference letters will be required if chosen for the position.

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

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