Job Type Part-time Description JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist Theater

JOB TYPE: Part-time Summer & School Year

DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programming

LOCATION: School-based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - PS169

PAY RATE: $26-27/hour, commensurate with education and experience

Exemption: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants.

REPORTS TO: Program Director/Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to

Designing age-appropriate, standards-based theater curricula for groups of elementary-age youth in afterschool and summer program

Providing weekly instruction in theater and literacy development and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages

Assist with script writing, conduct rehearsals, and direct an original production based on a piece of literature.

Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation

Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the theater curriculum

Submit lesson plans for all music activities on a weekly basis

Attend, supervise, and facilitate activities with participants on field trips and off-site locations around NYC

Collaborating with participants to create scenes and performances showcased in performances for the program, school, and/or community

Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce program-wide performance

Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities

Supporting the overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (i.e. supervision of snack time, lunch, and mealtime, set up and breakdown of special events, and more).

Attend weekly professional development meetings

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level

Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies, including the dress code which requires a CFL T-shirt (provided) and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably

II. QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelors Degree

Demonstratable strong theater instruction background

Skilled in theater-based play and game facilitation

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Skilled in working with youth of all ages

Flexible and possesses the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young-adult staff)

Interested in creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors

Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred VII. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE 2025-2026

20-24 hours per week

Schedule: Monday Friday, 2pm to 6pm; Individual schedule assigned by supervisor depending on program needs.

One morning meeting and one evening meeting, to be scheduled

Occasional holiday camps, extended professional development days, must attend CFL Agency Wide Retreat

Timeframe: September 2025 June 2026

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to Stephanie Ruiz s.ruiz@centerforfamilylife.org with job title in subject line or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical clearance, which will be conducted after a conditional offer is made and accepted.

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