Fashion Arts Specialist, High School Afterschool Sites

Company: Harlem Children's Zone
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a Fashion Arts Specialist with expertise and an understanding of how to adapt a Fashion curriculum to an after-school setting. The ideal candidate will be able to teach students to present. They will be able to expose students to available technologies and programming through a designed curriculum and through a series of projects designed by students. The Fashion Arts Specialist must be able to motivate and maintain the interest of students while setting a positive example. Additionally, the Fashion Arts Specialist must take a sincere, active, and appropriate interest in the well-being and success of all students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage a group of 15-20 students in a curriculum exploring Fashion as a tool for project-based learning
• Design a curriculum to introduce students to the world of Fashion and a variety of forms such as clothing design, accessories, make-up, and beauty
• Coordinate Fashion based trips, special events, student showcases and other activities
• Perform other duties as assigned Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
  • A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
  • Expertise in Fashion
  • Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced, high-demand learning environment
  • Familiarity with electronic attendance tracking
  • Ability to document and maintain student progress notes
  • Ability to effectively engage students
  • Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills
  • Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 3pm - 7pm.-- We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a--cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: Harlem Children's Zone, New York , Fashion Arts Specialist, High School Afterschool Sites, Other , New York, New York