Coding Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist to guide students in after-school activities. As an Activity Specialist, you will facilitate weekly lesson plans, activities, and creative projects related to your specialty, and teach, facilitate and promote lifetime decision-making, identifying values, communication, critical thinking, etc. Schedule: Fall: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm-7 pm; Summer: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.

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; 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; Attend weekly staff meetings; 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; Ability to 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

Requirements

High School or Equivalent; Must have at least 2 years of teaching experience; A commitment to Youth Development and the mission and programs of HCZ; 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; Ability to work a flexible schedule, available days and evening; 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 have

Conservatory training and/or university-level education and practical experience in the content area; Passion and experience with arts education involving youth

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.)