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Job Title: Activity Specialist

Reports to: Program Director

Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) seeks part-time Cooking Instructors (CI) for its DYCD-funded COMPASS middle school programs. The CI Specialists lead structured and hands-on culinary arts activities after-school. With guidance from the Content Specialist, the CIs design and facilitate lessons that foster creativity, academic enrichment, and social-emotional development. Activities will culminate in projects, showcases, or performances that highlight participant achievements.

Activity Specialists participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
 	<li>Design, organize, and lead hands-on culinary arts activities.</li>
 	<li>Create lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and aligned with program objectives.</li>
 	<li>Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.</li>
 	<li>Facilitate engaging, hands-on experiences that promote skill-building, collaboration, and confidence.</li>
 	<li>Prepare participants for culminating events, including showcases, exhibits, or performances featured at BCCP’s Annual Artsfest.</li>
 	<li>Provide support for homework help, enrichment sessions, and program-wide activities as needed.</li>
 	<li>Keep accurate attendance and activity documentation in compliance with DYCD requirements.</li>
 	<li>Notify the Program Director of any incidents and ensure timely reporting.</li>
 	<li>Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and overall direction for their academic and SEL growth</li>
 	<li>Attend weekly check-ins with supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development provided by BCCP and DYCD’s professional development partners</li>
 	<li>Comply with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
 	<li>A bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching.</li>
 	<li>Strong knowledge of NYC DOE Public School system</li>
 	<li>Commitment to equity and to implementing culturally responsive teaching practices</li>
 	<li>Strong organizational and communication skills</li>
 	<li>Strong interest in community work and youth development</li>
 	<li>Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace</li>
</ul>
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2 to 5:30 PM (18 hours per week)

Salary and benefits:
<ul>
 	<li>$23 - $30 per hour</li>
 	<li>Paid Time Off (sick leave, annual leave)</li>
</ul>
Employment date: Immediately

About BCCP: The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of RFCUNY, is a community-based organization that provides youth development programs connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods. Through after-school and extracurricular initiatives in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab (BCAL), BCCP offers holistic, interdisciplinary programming rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development. Our activities empower students, spark creativity, and support their academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.

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 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Experience teaching or facilitating cooking activities for middle school students or youth in an educational, community-based, or after-school setting. </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Ability to develop and lead engaging, age-appropriate, hands-on cooking activities that accommodate different skill levels.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and safe use of kitchen equipment.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Ability to teach students about healthy eating, nutrition, meal planning, and making informed food choices.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Strong classroom management and youth supervision skills, with the ability to maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Ability to communicate clearly and build positive relationships with middle school students.</li>
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