Media Arts Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

12h • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialists to guide students in after-school activities across various disciplines. The role involves facilitating weekly lesson plans, activities, and creative projects, while also teaching and promoting lifetime decision-making, identifying values, communication, and critical thinking. HCZ is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive programming.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
• 1+ 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
• Must have at least one year of teaching experience
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to provide consistent and positive instruction as well as receive constructive criticism
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Passion and experience with arts education involving youth, along with Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
• Experience working in youth development and teaching well-developed enrichment courses, social consciousness, self-identity, and efficacy

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop age and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects that fuse the arts and academic competencies.
• Plan and facilitate a project-based unit.
• 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 through the arts.
• Coordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, special events, student exhibitions, and college trips.
• Share knowledge of the history and current state of African, African-American, and Latino issues and interpret this into diverse learning opportunities.
• Communicate the progress of students and share insights with team members regularly.
• Act as a role model for all students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED