Activity Specialist

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist to support programming at our community centers. The Activity Specialist will bring a strong passion for Harlem Children's Zone's mission: 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.

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. Our community members bring a wealth of creativity, energy, and lived experience, and Harlem Children's Zone provides a supportive environment and resources to help them grow, connect, and succeed.

Responsibilities

• 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

Specialist Disciplines

• Culinary/Cooking Specialist
• Dance Specialist
• Sports & Recreational Specialist (Weight & Conditioning)

Schedule

• On-Site (Monday-Thursday) 5PM - 9PM and Saturdays from 10AM - 3PM
• During our Summer Camp Program, the Activity Specialists' schedule will shift to Monday-Thursday from 1PM - 6PM

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

The hourly rate for this position is $25 - $30 per hour.