Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Forensic Specialist to support our high school students.

The Forensic 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.

The Forensic Specialist will join our team that provides a structured and engaging introduction to the active use of forensic science to our high school students. The ideal candidate will be able to expose students to designing forensic experiments through a designed curriculum and through a series of projects designed by the specialist. Additionally, the Forensic Specialist must be able to motivate and maintain the interest of students while setting a positive example, as well as, take a sincere, active, and appropriate interest in the well-being and success of all students.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission and programs of Harlem Children Children’s Zone.
• The Forensic instructor is responsible for teaching forensic instruction and facilitating an environment of learning.

Who you are

• Exceptional oral and communication skills.
• An innovative character that builds relationships with students.
• Oversee the progress of students from project-based learning.
• Create outreach activities and workshops that expose the students to forensic and STEM activities.
• Sophisticated classroom management skills.
• Teach students the necessary skills to succeed in the classroom.

What you’ll do

• Teach students how to analyze crime scenes and gather evidence.
• Create instruction that teaches students to determine evidence in a crime scene.
• Take photographs of a crime scene and use them to gather evidence for criminal investigations.
• Organize class activities that are relevant to the Forensic classroom- instruction, course material, and projects.
• Prepare forensic educational-based trips, and special events, and invite guest speakers to speak about Engineering

Schedule

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings

Benefits

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 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 hourly rate for this position is $25-$30 per year. To be considered, interested applicants can also submit a cover letter and resume to hczcareers@hcz.org. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

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