After-school Activities Specialist - Theatre, Visual Art, Music, Dance, Poetry

Summary: Activity Specialist responsible for helping participants grow artistically.

Responsibilities:

•          Responsible for developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled Activities.
•          Responsible for helping participants in their development in the Art and Craft.
•          Organizing Arts and Crafts exhibitions.
•          Engage participants in the arts to help develop skills that would help them express               themselves.
•          Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry.
•          Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals         and poetry jams.
•          Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants.
•          Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events.
•          Organize and create program performances costumes.
•          Accompany participants to art, theater, and dance related trips.
•          Maintain daily attendance for all courses.
•          Co-facilitate Parent Meetings
•          Ensure the cleanliness and presence of all of the space used by the program participant
•          Responsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and                           abnormalities that may occur.
•          Submit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basis.
•          Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
•           Assist other  staff when needed.
•           Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $18 - $20/per hour. This is a part- time position with approximately 20 + hours per week.

 Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

 Education: 

•        High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.
•        Must be at least 18 years old.
•       1 years experience in the field and high level of knowledge in Creative Arts
•       Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
•       Experience with lesson plan development
•       Submit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC       regulations.
•       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
•      Move for long periods, providing instruction.
•      Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets,                   ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.