Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist at Harlem Children’s Zone.
The Activity Specialist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
We are looking for enthusiastic part-time Activity Specialists across various disciplines to guide our students in after-school activities. Our students are brimming with creativity, and Harlem Children’s Zone provides the tools to lead them to success. During the day, our students are engaged in learning the basics! After school is the time to develop any special interests!
AsanActivitySpecialist, you willfacilitateweeklylesson plans, activities, and creative projects related to your specialty. You will also teach, facilitate, and promote lifetimedecision-making, identifyingvalues, communication, critical thinking, etc.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
1+ years of teaching experience
Feel free to apply if you specialize in:
Vocal Performance
Instrumental Music (Piano, guitar, drums…)
Music Production
Audio/Sound Engineering
Grade-Level: K-12
Elementary/Middle
High School
Who you are: A commitment to Youth Development and the mission and programs of HCZ
The ability to create lesson plans related to the class subject matter and implement project based learning in the curriculum
Conservatory training and/or university-level education and practical experience in the content area is preferred (college students currently pursuing degree-level work are also encouraged to apply)
Must have at least one year of teaching experience
Passion and experience with arts education involving youth, along with Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
Excellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skills
Ability to provide consistent and positive instruction as well as receive constructive criticism
Experience working in youth development and teaching well-developed enrichment courses, social consciousness, self-identity, and efficacy
Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively on projects with staff and students and full curriculum
What you’ll do:
Prepare and develop age, and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects that fuse the arts and academic competencies to be reviewed by supervisors before being taught
Plan and facilitate a project-based unit, and attend weekly meetings
Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential
Engage youth in the following areas through the arts: critical thinking; evaluation; risk-taking; rehearsals; hands-on project-based learning; documentation of work; community-building, and activism
Coordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, special events, student exhibitions, and college trips
Share knowledge of the history and current state of African, African-American, and Latino issues and be able to interpret that into diverse learning opportunities
Ability to communicate the progress of students and share insights discovered with team members on a regular basis
Act as a role model for all students
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Schedule
Promise Academy After School: On Site, Monday-Friday any time from 2 pm-7:30 pm.
Peacemaker Program: On-Site: Monday-Friday 2 PM-6 PM
A Cut Above: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm- 7 pm & Friday's 12 pm-6 pm
ACE, ETC, CCCC (Zone High School, After school) Monday-Thursday 3 pm-8 pm & Friday's 2 pm-6 pm
Summer Hours:
Monday–Friday, on-site five days a week (40 hours total). Work hours may fall anywhere between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., depending on the site you’re hired with.
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.
Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.
Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:
Career advancement
Paid sick leave
Employee referral bonus
Physical wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Additional Benefits: (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
