Fashion Design Specialist
Harlem Children's Zone · New York, New York, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 25 – 30 a hour
Posted Jul 31, 2026
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Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Activity Specialist at Harlem Children’s Zone.
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.
We are looking for enthusiastic part-time Activity 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 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, critical thinking, etc.
For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know .
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (degree preferred)
1+ years of teaching experience
Feel free to apply if you specialize in:
Fashion Designing
P attern Making & Garment Construction:
Grade-Level: K-12
High School
Who you are
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
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, 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, 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…