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Harlem Children’s Zone

Forensic Specialist, High School

New York, NY

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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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Harlem-FOREN002155
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Pension
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within