Arts & Crafts Specialist
Harlem Link Charter School
Summary
Link children with the futures they deserve. Our intentionally small and community-focused independent charter school is seeking a Arts & Crafts Specialist. This individual would join our dedicated
team of professionals who have been linking academics, values, and community since 2005. Our community seeks a team player to engage families and students, staff and support the day-to-day operations of Harlem Link After All Program. The After All Arts & Crafts Specialist will report to the Director of After School Programs & Special Initiatives.
After All at Harlem Link
Under the umbrella of our After All program, we offer a variety of after school options to ensure our students have a fun, safe and enriching space in the afternoons. These activities are offered as an extension of the school day, and include options for personalized tutoring, STEAM hands-on learning, Dance, Music, Drama & Theater, Arts & Crafts, Junior Master Chef and Fitness & Movement. For the 2024-25 school year, Harlem Link is excited to expand its on-site program to offer a greater number of daily academic and club activities for our Pre-K - 5th Grade at no cost to families.
Qualifications
- At least 1-2 years experience with youth, working in afterschool, DOE, camp, or charter school role
- Must have experience teaching Arts & Crafts in a school setting
- Must be able to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective
Duties
- Design age-appropriate Arts & Crafts lessons and activities that align with school standards and goals.
- Develop and implement a range of age-appropriate arts and crafts activities that integrate pottery, 3D printing, a hot press machine, among others to encourage creativity and skill development.
- Collaborate with other after-school program staff to integrate arts and crafts into the broader curriculum, possibly aligning with themed projects or seasonal events
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Manage student behavior
