Why You’ll Love Working at LEAP

About the Role

About the RoleAbout the Role

We are seeking passionate, experienced Activity Specialists with a vested interest in arts and academic integration for long term teaching opportunities at our partner schools in all five boroughs. Activity specialists must have demonstrated previous experience in their trained specialty, ideally in NYC public school settings. We are seeking educators who share our belief in the power of experiential learning. LEAP Activity Specialists act as the lead instructors in LEAP after school programs. If you love working with children in the Arts, then this a great opportunity to share your passion for the Arts in our afterschool programs, summer programs and special projects in various areas.

We are seeking passionate, experiencedActivity SpecialistsActivity Specialistswith a vested interest in arts and academic integration for long term teaching opportunities at our partner schools in all five boroughs. Activity specialists must have demonstrated previous experience in their trained specialty, ideally in NYC public school settings. We are seeking educators who share our belief in the power of experiential learning. LEAP Activity Specialists act as the lead instructors in LEAP after school programs.If you love working with children in the Arts, then this a great opportunity to share your passion for the Arts in our afterschool programs, summer programs and special projects in various areas.If you love working with children in the Arts, then this a great opportunity to share your passion for the Arts in our afterschool programs, summer programs and special projects in various areas.

Specialty Area(s): Drama/Theatre, Sports, STEM, Arts & Craft, Photography/Videographer, Cooking (Specialized Skills/ Activities), and/or Yoga

Specialty Area(s)Specialty Area(s): Drama/Theatre, Sports, STEM, Arts & Craft, Photography/Videographer, Cooking (Specialized Skills/ Activities), and/or Yoga

What You’ll Do

What You’ll DoWhat You’ll Do

• Work with program staff to prepare & develop age, and skill appropriate specialized activities (STEM, dance, visual arts, etc.) that fuse the arts & academics

Work with program staff to prepare & develop age, and skill appropriate specialized activities (STEM, dance, visual arts, etc.) that fuse the arts & academics

Work with program staff to prepare & develop age, and skill appropriate specialized activities (STEM, dance, visual arts, etc.) that fuse the arts & academics

• Engage participants in developing their artistic, educational, & leadership skills

Engage participants in developing their artistic, educational, & leadership skills

Engage participants in developing their artistic, educational, & leadership skills

• Work with program leaders, school administrators, and various staff to ensure the safety & security of all participants and that all policies are being complied with

Work with program leaders, school administrators, and various staff to ensure the safety & security of all participants and that all policies are being complied with

Work with program leaders, school administrators, and various staff to ensure the safety & security of all participants and that all policies are being complied with

• Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours

Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours

Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours

What You’ll Bring

What You’ll BringWhat You’ll Bring

We seek a creative and engaging activity specialist with experience leading structured activities in areas like sports, arts, or STEM, who can foster a positive, inclusive environment while developing students’ skills.

We seek a creative and engaging activity specialist with experience leading structured activities in areas like sports, arts, or STEM, who can foster a positive, inclusive environment while developing students’ skills.

Core Competencies & Strengths:

Core Competencies & StrengthsCore Competencies & Strengths::

• Expertise in a Specialized Area: Ability to develop & deliver age-appropriate, hand-on, and interactive activities & lesson plans; Strong knowledge & passion in area of expertise

Expertise in a Specialized Area: Ability to develop & deliver age-appropriate, hand-on, and interactive activities & lesson plans; Strong knowledge & passion in area of expertise

Expertise in a Specialized AreaExpertise in a Specialized Area: Ability to develop & deliver age-appropriate, hand-on, and interactive activities & lesson plans; Strong knowledge & passion in area of expertise

• Child Development & Behavior Management: Understanding of child development stages & the diverse needs of students; effective classroom management & behavioral management skills; ability to implement positive reinforcement techniques & address behavioral issues with empathy & support

Child Development & Behavior Management: Understanding of child development stages & the diverse needs of students; effective classroom management & behavioral management skills; ability to implement positive reinforcement techniques & address behavioral issues with empathy & support

Child Development & Behavior ManagementChild Development & Behavior Management: Understanding of child development stages & the diverse needs of students; effective classroom management & behavioral management skills; ability to implement positive reinforcement techniques & address behavioral issues with empathy & support

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to build & maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, departments, & staff; collaborate effectively with program leaders & other staff; clear & transparent communication

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to build & maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, departments, & staff; collaborate effectively with program leaders & other staff; clear & transparent communication

Communication & CollaborationCommunication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to build & maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, departments, & staff; collaborate effectively with program leaders & other staff; clear & transparent communication

• Planning & Organization: Ability to develop lesson plans & organize materials needed for activities

Planning & Organization: Ability to develop lesson plans & organize materials needed for activities

Planning & OrganizationPlanning & Organization: Ability to develop lesson plans & organize materials needed for activities

• Problem-Solving & Decision Making Skills: Ability to identify problems and make decisions in a timely manner

Problem-Solving & Decision Making Skills: Ability to identify problems and make decisions in a timely manner

Problem-Solving & Decision Making Skills:Problem-Solving & Decision Making Skills:Ability to identify problems and make decisions in a timely manner

• Safety & Supervision: Prioritizing safety, knowledge of procedures, active supervision, & emergency preparedness

Safety & Supervision: Prioritizing safety, knowledge of procedures, active supervision, & emergency preparedness

Safety & SupervisionSafety & Supervision: Prioritizing safety, knowledge of procedures, active supervision, & emergency preparedness

• Positive Role Modeling & Mentorship: Demonstrate positive behaviors & provide guidance, support, & encouragement to others; fostering personal & professional growth

Positive Role Modeling & Mentorship: Demonstrate positive behaviors & provide guidance, support, & encouragement to others; fostering personal & professional growth

Positive Role Modeling & Mentorship:Positive Role Modeling & Mentorship:Demonstrate positive behaviors & provide guidance, support, & encouragement to others; fostering personal & professional growth

• Professional Development & Adaptability: Commitment to continuous learning & professional development; adaptability & flexibility to meet needs of youth.

Professional Development & Adaptability: Commitment to continuous learning & professional development; adaptability & flexibility to meet needs of youth.

Professional Development & AdaptabilityProfessional Development & Adaptability: Commitment to continuous learning & professional development; adaptability & flexibility to meet needs of youth.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working with youth in a classroom or group setting

2 years of experience working with youth in a classroom or group setting

2 years of experience working with youth in a classroom or group setting

• Experience successfully instructing youth in the arts

Experience successfully instructing youth in the arts

Experience successfully instructing youth in the arts

• College degree in the Arts or Education, or equivalent experience

College degree in the Arts or Education, or equivalent experience

College degree in the Arts or Education, or equivalent experience

• Familiarity working with Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners

Familiarity working with Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners

Familiarity working with Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners

• Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts

Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts

Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts

• Enjoy working with youth in a team environment

Enjoy working with youth in a team environment

Enjoy working with youth in a team environment

• Effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Must be punctual, responsible, resilient, and reliable

Must be punctual, responsible, resilient, and reliable

Must be punctual, responsible, resilient, and reliable

• Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve

Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve

Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve

• Able to pass all NYS SACC clearances and background checks inclusive of a work physical and TB

Able to pass all NYS SACC clearances and background checks inclusive of a work physical and TB

Able to pass all NYS SACC clearances and background checks inclusive of a work physical and TB

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGPRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement.

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.

Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.