School principals are still anticipating their needs for the next academic year, but leaders in Harlem District 5 schools are proactively gearing up to take part in an education hiring fair this week, on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16.

The hiring fair is for individuals interested in working with the NYC Department of Education. Dereka L. Hendon-Barnes, director of Schools Supports and Operations for Harlem Community School District 5, told the AmNews she wants to make sure those who live in the Harlem community know there’s a possibility to have a job in their neighborhood that’s not only convenient to walk to, but allows them to be educators in the community. 

The district’s 23 schools include PS 92 Mary McLeod Bethune, PS 30M (Rafael Hernandez/Langston Hughes), the Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning and Social Change, PS/MS161 Don Pedro Albizu Campos, and the School of Earth Exploration and Discovery Harlem (SEED Harlem). The list of positions for each school will be finalized by the time the fair starts, but broadly, Harlem District 5 schools need guidance counselors, social workers, and other onsite support staff. 

Most of the district’s principals are also looking to hire teachers of math, special education, and English as a Second Language. “I need them bad: I need them,” Hendon-Barnes said. “We desperately need more English as a Second Language teachers on board, particularly since there is a high influx of migrants coming in. We’re at a deficit for…having enough staff to integrate those kids into our school system––that’s happening across the city, but I want to get Harlem staffed quickly.”

The job fair takes place in person on Wednesday, May 15, from 3:30–6 p.m. at Frederick Douglass Academy (2581 7th Ave. in Harlem), and virtually on Thursday, May 16, from 3:30–5 p.m. via Zoom.  

The D5 Hiring Fair link will direct job candidates to the online Zoom room. Each school will have a home breakout room for the virtual sessions, so candidates can meet directly with school representatives. Those attending should be ready to discuss their qualifications, work history/education, and accomplishments. They also should have copies of their résumés on hand and copies of any applicable license(s).

“It’s an old-school job fair: All the schools have a table set up. They come with their principals, their assistant principals; they have staff; some schools even bring kids,” Hendon-Barnes said. Schools bring current students to the job fair who serve as cheerleaders and help with engagement. Several area high schools bring their top school performers to the fair to help introduce potential employees to a school’s culture, particularly from a kid’s perspective.

Interviews will be conducted on the spot, so candidates who attend will know if there’s a potential position for them, and they can start preparing for the next academic year immediately.

For more information about the Harlem Community School District 5 job fair, email 

dhendon@schools.nyc.gov. 

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Mega popular YouTube series Hot Ones is known “the show with hot questions and even hotter wings.” Sean Evans interviews celebrities while they try to eat incredibly spicy wings, but now he’ll be the one answering the questions during this fun event at The Paley Museum in midtown. 

“Hot Ones: A Spicy Evening with Sean Evans and the Hit YouTube Talk Show,” the latest PaleyLive program, promises a behind-the-scenes look at the smash internet sensation. See it on Tuesday, June 18. 

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If you haven’t seen Hot Ones, here’s how it works: Evans sits at a table with a celebrity and they talk while they eat progressively hotter wings. Stars have been known to curse and cry as the wings get hotter—and somehow Evans maintains his composure the entire time. Featured stars have included Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Hart, Conan O’Brien, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and more. 

So far, Hot Ones has produced more than 300 episodes since 2015, and viewers, well, eat them up. Hot Ones has racked up more than 27 billion minutes of views, making the series a true pop culture phenomenon. The show was even featured in a Saturday Night Live skit recently.

The Paley Museum event will include a sneak peek screening of an upcoming episode, followed by a conversation about the show’s secret sauce for success. In addition to Evans, other Hot Ones speakers include the show’s senior producer Domonique Burroughs and its creator Chris Schonberger.

“Hot Ones is an entertainment phenomenon that also serves as a perfect example of why YouTube continues to be a leading destination for viewers seeking the most buzz-worthy shows,” Maureen J. Reidy, The Paley Center for Media’s president and CEO, said in a press release. “We look forward to what promises to be a sizzling evening.”

This is the latest in a series of powerhouse programming at the Paley Museum this year, including a speech from comedy icons Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett and an exhibit of costumes from The Masked Singer. PaleyLive programs are intended to offer entertainment and education with prominent names in media and television. 

Tickets for “Hot Ones: A Spicy Evening with Sean Evans and the Hit YouTube Talk Show” will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 17 at noon. Tickets are on sale now for Paley President’s Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members and to general members on Thursday, May 16 at noon. 

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