Fashion Design Specialist

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist to guide students in after-school activities. The Activity Specialist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. As 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, and critical thinking.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
1+ years of teaching experience
Commitment to Youth Development and the mission and programs of HCZ
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
Passion and experience with arts education involving youth, along with Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
Excellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skills
Ability to provide consistent and positive instruction as well as receive constructive criticism
Experience working in youth development and teaching well-developed enrichment courses, social consciousness, self-identity, and efficacy
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)

Responsibilities

Prepare 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
Plan and facilitate a project-based unit, and attend weekly meetings
Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential
Engage 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
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 be able to interpret that into diverse learning opportunities
Communicate the progress of students and share insights discovered with team members on a regular basis
Act as a role model for all students
Perform other duties as assigned by management