Activity Specialist

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist to support our students in after-school activities. The Activity Specialist will guide students in developing their special interests while fostering their academic and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop age-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects in collaboration with supervisors.
• Facilitate project-based units and attend weekly meetings.
• Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential.
• Engage youth in 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.
• Communicate the progress of students and share insights discovered with team members on a regular basis.
• Act as a role model for all students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
• Specialization in one of the following areas: Cosmetology, Choir, Culinary, Fashion, Music, Multi-Sports, Gaming, Dance (All Styles), Theater/Acting, Videography for television, Photography, Fashion DIY, Music, The Arts, STEM
• A commitment to youth development and the mission of HCZ
• The ability to create lesson plans related to the class subject matter and implement project-based learning in the curriculum
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skills
• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on projects with staff and students

Qualifications

• Passion and experience with arts education involving youth
• 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)
• Ability to communicate the history and current state of African, African-American, and Latino issues and interpret that into diverse learning opportunities

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of arts education principles and practices

Benefits

• 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)

Pay and Schedule

• Salary range: $25-$30 per hour
• 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 PMA Cut Above: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm- 7 pm & Friday's 12 pm-6 pmACE, ETC, CCCC (Zone High School, After school) Monday-Thursday 3 pm-8 pm & Friday's 2 pm-6 pmSummer 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