Support Activity Specialist Job at Arete Education
As an employee of Areté and an adult leading engaging and safe learning activities with students in an Elementary and/or Middle School Afterschool Program (Monday-Friday) in Brooklyn or the Bronx, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Attend all weekly shifts on-site
- Arrive on-time to work
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors
- Keep accurate student attendance records
- Engage students in your course(s)/club(s) in meaningful and hands-on learning experiences that build skills
- Maintain friendly and open communication with families
- Regularly communicate with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)
- Organize and maintain curriculum and lesson materials (binder and digital files).
- Identify needs, make recommendations for, and facilitate the high quality program activities.
- Keep program files organized and up-to-date using Arete Google Apps for staff and student access. Where appropriate, use School-based Google Apps.
- Set and monitor semester SMART goal for personal and program success.
- Attend and participate in program-specific events, trainings, and staff meetings.
- Practice empathetic listening and actively works to build a culture of transparency and trust across the organization.
- Collaborate with other program teams across the organization.
- Share photos, videos, and caption with Arete social media team.
- Regularly use Areté online tools daily: Google Apps, JustWorks, Quickbooks Time
- Demonstrate exceptional services skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, a positive and encouraging demeanor and a "can do" attitude.
- Always represent the Arete Education and Partner schools in the best light, consistent with organizational standards of conduct.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to support the social and emotional development of adolescents
- A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of school community
- Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
- Willingness to learn new systems, skill sets, and capacities to improve problem-solving and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building and communication skills.
- Ability to be polite, positive, and professional in all communications
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Willingness to go the extra mile or try something new
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be empathetic and listen to others well
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with all Google Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Zoom Videoconferencing, Social Media apps, video and photo editing apps
- 2-3 years of experience working in education and/or afterschool industry
- Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred
- Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7-hours)
- Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance
- High School diploma (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities
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