Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Journalism Specialist at Harlem Children’s Zone.
The Journalism 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.
We are looking for enthusiastic part-time Journalism Specialists across various disciplines to guide our students in after-school activities. Our students are brimming with creativity, and Harlem Children's Zone provides the tools to lead them to success. During the day, our students are engaged in learning the basics! After school is the time to develop any special interests!
As a Journalism 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, critical thinking, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have at least 2 years of teaching experience
Who you are
A commitment to Youth Development and the mission and programs of HCZConservatory 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 youthFlexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young peopleExcellent planning, organization, communication, and time management skillsAbility to provide consistent and positive instruction as well as receive constructive criticismAbility to work a flexible schedule, available days and eveningExperience working in youth development and teaching well-developed enrichment courses, social consciousness, self-identity, and efficacyEnergetic, motivated self-starter and a team playerMust be able to work independently as well as collaboratively on projects with staff and students and full curriculumWhat you’ll do
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 taughtPlan and facilitate a project-based unitWork with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potentialEngage 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 activismCoordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, special events, student exhibitions, and college tripsAttend weekly staff meetingsShare knowledge of the history and current state of African, African-American, and Latino issues and be able to interpret that into diverse learning opportunitiesAbility to communicate the progress of students and share insights discovered with team members on a regular basisAct as a role model for all studentsPerform other duties as assignedSchedule
On-Site (Monday-Friday)High School, After School : 4 PM- 8 PMPromise Academy, After-School : 3 PM-7 PMPeacemaker Program : 2 PM- 6 PMA Cut Above : 3 PM- 7 PMBenefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.
Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.
Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include :
Career advancementPaid sick leaveEmployee referral bonusPhysical wellness discountsCommuter benefitsAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)The hourly rate for this position is $25 - $30 per year. Interested applicants should apply directly through the job posting to be considered. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
