Salsa Specialist: Harlem Children's Zone

Harlem Children's Zone is hiring a part-time Salsa Specialist in New York, New York. The role teaches salsa to young people through lessons, activities, units, and project-based curriculum. The position is on site and pays $25 to $30 per hour.

Regular teaching hours run Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Summer camp hours run Monday through Thursday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The role includes youth arts education, staff meetings, special events, and participant leadership development.

• Role:
  Salsa Specialist
• Employer:
  
  Harlem Children's Zone
• Location:
  
  New York, NY
• Employment type:
  
  Part-Time
• Work mode:
  On-site
• Dance style:
  Salsa
• Pay: $25 to $30 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Thursday evenings, Saturdays, and a summer camp schedule

Final date to receive applications:
Not provided by the employer.

The Salsa Specialist develops and leads salsa lessons for children and young people. Class work includes lesson planning, activities, units, and project-based learning that connect dance instruction with artistic, educational, and leadership growth.

The role also includes special programming outside regular lessons. The specialist organizes subject-related trips, guest speakers, and special events, attends weekly staff meetings, shares observations with the team, and completes assigned program duties.

• Lead salsa lessons and activities.
• Develop project-based curriculum.
• Support artistic, educational, and leadership growth.
• Organize trips, guest speakers, and special events.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute team insights.

At least two years of teaching experience is listed for the role, with a minimum of one year also specified in the employer's qualifications. Experience in youth arts education and youth development is relevant to the work.

A high school diploma or GED is required, while a degree, conservatory training, university-level education, or practical subject-area experience is preferred. Lesson planning, project-based learning, communication, organization, time management, teamwork, independent work, flexibility, and creativity are part of the stated skill profile.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of teaching experience, with one year also specified.
• Youth arts education and youth-development experience.
• Lesson-planning and project-based-learning ability.
• Instructional, communication, planning, organization, and teamwork skills.

The regular program schedule assigns the specialist to weekday evening teaching and a Saturday block. Summer camp moves the teaching window to weekday afternoons, so the role covers both after-school programming and seasonal youth activities.

The position also includes staff collaboration and event preparation. A salsa teacher in this setting works with program colleagues, communicates observations about participants, and helps organize activities beyond the weekly class plan.

Harlem Children's Zone works with children, families, and the wider Harlem community across more than 100 blocks. Its programs cover education, youth development, health, community services, and college preparation. The organization's Harlem Children's Zone work serves more than 20,000 people according to its FY25 figures.

The employer's community model connects classroom work with place-based support. The organization's Promise Academy schools form part of a cradle-to-career pathway, while programs such as The Baby College, Harlem Gems, Peacemakers, Healthy Harlem, and Community Pride address different stages of community life.

Where is the Salsa Specialist job located? The role is based in New York, New York, with on-site teaching for Harlem Children's Zone youth programs.

How much does the Salsa Specialist role pay? The posted pay is $25 to $30 per hour.

What schedule does the role use? Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Summer camp hours are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Does the role require a college degree? A high school diploma or GED is required. A degree or comparable education and practical subject-area experience are preferred.

HCZ states that it does not provide work visas requiring employer sponsorship. The hiring page limits replies to qualified applicants, so application materials should address the listed teaching, youth-development, and classroom skills.

The role connects salsa instruction with youth arts programming, project-based learning, and community services in Harlem. Its teaching schedule includes both the school-year program and the summer camp program.