Art Instructor, 5th - 12th Grades

Bank Street College of Education • New York, NY

103d • $35 - $45

About The Position

Liberty LEADS is seeking qualified art teachers to work with middle and high school groups to expose students to a range of styles and media and foster creative expression. Project based activities should build content knowledge while engaging students in a creative process that builds confidence as well as skill. Demonstrate through examples of different art forms and history how perceptions change when viewed through different media. Instructors must have experience engaging students in person or using Zoom if circumstances dictate changing from in person to online classes. Curriculums and daily lesson plans are required for review and approval. Weekly lesson plans must be submitted for review one week prior to class. During remote classes, instructors must appear on camera at all times and persuade students to communicate and participate in the same way. Instructors are expected to deliver a final project to showcase during our end of year celebration.

Requirements

• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred
• Special Education teachers strongly urged to apply
• Must possess strong communication skills and knowledge of group development
• Experience working with middle school youth and knowledge of child development
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred
• Reliable Wifi and computer access

Responsibilities

• Create, adapt and implement art curriculum for groups of 10-12 students
• Engage students and modify curriculum according to needs of students and the medium being used with assistance from Liberty LEADS advisors
• If circumstances require us to switch to online classes, Instructors must have reliable wifi and computers and must have cameras on at all times and appear on camera in order to persuade students to communicate and participate in the same way
• Manage in person and remote classrooms using positive behavior management strategies
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Coordinator for supervision and debriefing
• Prepare presentation with students for ‘end of year’ celebration
• Provide lesson plans to advisors one week in advance for approval.

Benefits

• Part time hourly paid position
• Hourly Rate $35 - $45

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree