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About the Role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Zumba Specialist to support programming at our West Side Community Centers. This role involves designing and leading engaging programs for children, youth, and community members, fostering a welcoming environment, and promoting essential life skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate engaging lesson plans, group activities, and creative experiences aligned with your area of expertise.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages participation from children, families, and local residents.
- Promote the development of essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and positive decision-making.
- Plan and facilitate engaging lessons, activities, and units.
- Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and/or leadership potential.
- Coordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, and other special events.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Share insights discovered with team members on a regular basis.
- Act as a role model.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
- 2+ years of teaching experience
- 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
- 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
Skills
- Zumba
- Youth Development
- Arts Education
- Lesson Planning
- Project Based Learning
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Planning
- Organization
- Time Management
- Instruction
- Collaboration
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- On-Site
Experience Level
- 2+ years of teaching experience
- At least one year of teaching experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $25-$30 per hour
Benefits
- Career advancement
- Paid sick leave
- Employee referral bonus
- Physical wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.
About the Company
- Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York.
- HCZ's mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, community-based programming that creates opportunities for children, families, and residents to thrive in school, work, and life.
- HCZ provides a supportive environment and resources to help community members grow, connect, and succeed.
Equal Opportunity
- Harlem Children’s Zone is an EEO.