SY27 Afterschool Program Art Instructor
About The Position
InnovateEDU is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Afterschool Arts & Crafts Instructor for its middle school after-school program, delivered with Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School in downtown Brooklyn. The program offers workshops in STEM, arts, and athletics to help students build academic, digital literacy, and leadership skills. The instructor creates, implements, and manages daily activities and facilitates workshops in their area of expertise, with opportunities to design creative, engaging activities. This is a part-time, in-person position at Brooklyn Lab campuses in Downtown Brooklyn. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., with additional training hours and Saturdays as needed. The hourly rate is $25.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of experience working with adolescents in arts and crafts.
- Ability to manage 15 students in a classroom setting.
- Flexibility and creativity in developing engaging classroom activities.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to pass fingerprinting and SCR clearances; the $150 expense is reimbursable after hire.
- Ability to frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus.
- Arrive for scheduled work hours; excessive lateness or absences may result in disciplinary action or termination.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with adolescents in arts and crafts in a classroom or afterschool setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate detailed lesson plans for middle school students focused on developing skills and techniques in a specified subject.
- Manage classrooms effectively and create a positive learning environment through effective classroom routines.
- Identify opportunities and outlets for students to engage with their Brooklyn community.
- Assist in organizing program-wide events, including activities with community partners.
- Communicate with other instructors and staff about student needs across programming.
- Train and support Group Leaders in conducting workshops.
- Attend staff meetings and professional training.
- Move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus as needed for classroom and event needs.
- Arrive according to the expected work schedule.
- Accept the school’s codes of behavior as the minimum standard of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
