Dance Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Discounts on flights and theme parks

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone Inc seeks an enthusiastic Activity Specialist in New York. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through arts education and comprehensive programming. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to youth development.

The position offers a salary of $25-$30 per hour, part-time benefits, and flexible scheduling options. Candidates passionate about empowering youth through the arts are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; teaching experience required.
• Commitment to youth development and ability to create lesson plans.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop curriculum and lesson plans.
• Plan and facilitate project-based units.
• Engage youth in the arts and provide positive instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Youth development commitment

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Arts education

Education

High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)

Conservatory training or university-level education in content area

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a world‑renowned education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York that seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission‑aligned Activity Specialist. The role focuses on breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
• 1+ years of teaching experience

Specializations

• Dance
• Specialty / Performance‑Based
• Tap & Rhythm‑Based
• Cultural / World Dance
• Hip‑Hop & Urban Styles

Grade‑Level

• Elementary / Middle
• High School

Who you are

• A 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
• 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)
• 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 on 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

What you’ll do

• Prepare and develop age‑appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects that fuse the arts and academic competencies, to be reviewed by supervisors before instruction
• 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 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

Schedule

• Promise Academy After School: On Site, Monday‑Friday any time from 2 pm‑7:30 pm.
• Peacemaker Program: On‑Site, Monday‑Friday 2 pm‑6 pm
• A Cut Above: Monday‑Thursday 3 pm‑7 pm & Friday 12 pm‑6 pm
• ACE, ETC, CCCC (Zone High School, After school): Monday‑Thursday 3 pm‑8 pm & Friday 2 pm‑6 pm
• Summer Hours: Monday‑Friday, on‑site five days a week (40 hours total). Work hours may fall anywhere between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, depending on the site you’re hired with.

Part‑Time 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).

The salary range for this position is $25‑$30 per hour. Interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.