Food Explorer Specialist

About the Organization

Commonpoint is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit community center serving over 10,000 persons of diverse backgrounds in Queens and the Bronx. Commonpoint provides a continuum of social, recreational, and educational services for children, families and adults. For over two generations, Commonpoint has been a special place for thousands of families, children and individuals who participate in its parenting, preschool, after school, cultural arts, camping, health and fitness, social services, and senior programming.

Responsibilities

• Model and uphold all Agency policies and procedures.
• Create a fun, nurturing, and educational environment through hands‑on learning opportunities.
• Create and submit lesson plans on time according to the timeline set by the program.
• Facilitate engaging, age‑appropriate lesson plans.
• Be responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Director.
• Plan, organize and oversee varied activities with the support of Site Director, youth workers, and volunteers.
• Make periodic reports on program activities and evaluate participation, progress, and development of program youth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of academic preparation in your discipline, or other equivalent training.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak professionally to staff, students, and school staff.
• Demonstrated skills and competency as an instructor.
• Positive classroom management skills are a must.
• Experience creating and facilitating relevant curriculum.
• Effective organizational, stress and time‑management skills.

Job Details

Location: MS 214 – 1970 W Farms Road, Bronx, NY, 10460.

Hourly Rate: $21/hr – $23/hr.

Non‑Union Position.

If interested, please send resume to Fernando Taveras at