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About the Role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist to support programming at our West Side Community Centers. We are looking for dynamic, part-time Activity Specialists across a variety of disciplines to design and lead engaging programs for children, youth, and community members during after-school and evening hours.
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
- 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
Skills
- Arts education
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm for young people
- Planning
- Organization
- Communication
- Time management
- Instruction
- Youth development
- Enrichment courses
- Social consciousness
- Self-identity
- Efficacy
- Teamwork
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
- University-level education
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) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York.
- HCZ provides a supportive environment and resources to help them grow, connect, and succeed.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Harlem Children’s Zone is an EEO.