Activity Specialist, COMPASS Program at PS

Who We Are:

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180integrated programs in:
Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe.

Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

is funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and other funders, to serve approximately 148 children and youth in grades K-5. Children participate in program activities (such as homework help, conflict resolution, academic enrichment, recreation and creative arts programming) during after school hours and thirteen school holidays.

• Ensure the safety and security of each program participant by following all CAMBA after-school protocols and procedures including but not limited to procedures and protocols regarding safety, supervision, accident and incident reporting.
• Create and lead weekly activities and plan a culminating event in area of specialization, as listed on the program schedule.
• Collaborate with after-school program staff, Program Director and Program Partners to plan and implement Club Showcases, holiday performances and other program wide events.
• Plan, prepare, and lead culminating events, showcases, exhibitions, screenings, or performances that highlight participant work at the close of each instructional cycle.
• Apply positive youth development principles and effective group facilitation techniques to manage classroom behavior, establish group norms, and maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Review and post program schedule in the classroom daily.
• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate instructional sessions for elementary, middle school, and high school participants in the Instructor’s area of expertise, which may include arts, media, content creation, or photography, and differentiate instruction to meet the developmental needs, skill levels, and interests of participants.
• Develop written lesson plans, scope and sequence documents, and project-based learning curriculum for each instructional cycle, and submit them to site leadership in advance of implementation.
• Take and submit accurate attendance for all instructional sessions, and communicate participation and engagement concerns to site leadership.
• Identify, request, and manage supplies, materials, and equipment needed for instruction, and maintain program equipment in good working order.
• Review and post program guidelines in the classroom and support students in following the guidelines.
• Actively supervise students in the hallways, bathrooms and classrooms to ensure a safe environment.
• Research new materials and methods of instruction to keep curriculum current and relevant.
• Coordinate curriculum and daily activities with school personnel, as appropriate.
• Assess participants’ strengths in order to build upon them.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom use.
• Provide individual and…