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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 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.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages participation.
• 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

• Must have at least 2 years of teaching experience.
• A commitment to HCZ's mission and the communities we serve.
• Experience working with students, families, and/or community members.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for community programming.
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to provide consistent and positive instruction as well as receive constructive criticism.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, available days and evenings.
• 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

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Positive decision-making
• Planning
• Organization
• Time management

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Part-time
• On-Site

Experience Level

• 2 years of teaching experience

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.