After School Instructor - Stop Motion Animation
About The Position
A part-time instructor leads fun, engaging visual storytelling workshops for groups of elementary school students after school. In weekly sessions, students collaborate to create original narrative stop-motion short films, from brainstorming through post-production. The instructor supports students’ creative processes and guides them through each stage of the filmmaking process. Instructors provide instruction and leadership in specialized activities within after-school programs. These activities may be artistic, athletic, academic, or recreational. Activity Specialists are school teachers, experts in specific fields, or individuals with comparable qualifications.
Requirements
- Subject-matter expertise in a field consistent with the subject taught.
- Patient, kind, and friendly.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct the conduct and performance of adults and children.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Creativity and innovativeness in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use initiative, sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Nice To Haves
- University degree (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Implement course curriculum and assist with its development.
- Work with the teaching assistant to create lesson plans in accordance with the course curriculum.
- Request supplies from the Site Supervisor well in advance of class sessions.
- Lead classes with school-age children.
- Supervise children during transitions.
- Supervise teaching assistants.
- Communicate regularly with the Site Supervisor and/or Director about student progress.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee culminating events at the end of each cycle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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