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Our students are brimming with creativity, and Harlem Children's Zone provides the tools to lead them to success. During the day, our students are engaged in learning the basics! After school is the time to develop any special interests!\nAs an Activity Specialist, you will facilitate weekly lesson plans, activities, and creative projects related to your specialty. You will also teach, facilitate and promote lifetime decision-making, identifying values, communication, critical thinking, etc.\nFor more information, check outWant to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know\nRequirements\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh School or Equivalent \nMust have at least 2 years of teaching experience\nWho you are\nA commitment to Youth Development and the mission and programs of HCZ\nConservatory 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)\nPassion and experience with arts education involving youth\nFlexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people\nExcellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skills\nAbility to provide consistent and positive instruction as well as receive constructive criticism\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, available days and evening\nExperience working in youth development and teaching well-developed enrichment courses, social consciousness, self-identity, and efficacy\nEnergetic, motivated self-starter and a team player\nMust be able to work independently as well as collaboratively on projects with staff and students and full curriculum\nWhat you’ll do\nPrepare and develop age, and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects that fuse the arts and academic competencies to be reviewed by supervisors before being taught\nPlan and facilitate a project-based unit\nWork with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential\nEngage youth in the following areas through the arts: critical thinking; evaluation; risk-taking; rehearsals; hands-on project-based learning; documentation of work; community-building, and activism\nCoordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, special events, student exhibitions, and college trips\nAttend weekly staff meetings\nShare knowledge of the history and current state of African, African-American, and Latino issues and be able to interpret that into diverse learning opportunities\nAbility to communicate the progress of students and share insights discovered with team members on a regular basis\nAct as a role model for all students\nPerform other duties as assigned\nSchedule\n Fall Schedule: Monday- Thursday, 3 pm -7 pm \n Summer Schedule: Monday- Friday 8 am - 4 pm\nBenefits\nAs 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.\nPlease take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.\nOur exceptional Part-Time benefits include:\n Career Advancement\n Paid sick leave\n Employee referral bonus \n Physical wellness discounts\n Commuter benefits\n Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)\n The hourly rate for this position is $25 - $30 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. 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