Salsa Specialist
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Plan and facilitate engaging lessons, activities, and units for children, youth, and community members during after-school and evening hours. Work with participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential while coordinating subject-related trips, guest speakers, and special events. Attend weekly staff meetings and share insights discovered with team members regularly. Act as a role model and perform other duties as assigned by management. On-site Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM, with a shifted schedule of 1 PM to 6 PM during the Summer Camp Program. This part-time role supports 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.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ 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
- Passion and experience with arts education involving youth
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Conservatory training and/or university-level education and practical experience in the content area
- college students currently pursuing degree-level work
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