Art Instructor

MEADOWLANDS AREA YMCA•East Rutherford, NJ

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Meadowlands Area YMCA is seeking qualified individuals to teach Art classes including photography, painting, cartoons, and mixed media. The Art Instructor will also be responsible for classroom management. The Meadowlands Area YMCA is a rapidly growing and progressive Association located in Bergen County, New Jersey, near the Meadowlands Sports Complex and New York City. It is an exciting time in our 96 year history as our YMCA is developing an 83,000 square feet building into our first full facility YMCA.

Requirements

21+ years of age
Proven experience teaching at least one specialty topic including but not limited to; painting, pottery, mixed media, drawing
At least 1 year experience teaching art classes
Outgoing, energetic, and engaging

Nice To Haves

CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse prevention training within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Teach Art classes including photography, painting, cartoons, and mixed media.
Responsible for classroom management.
Keep classroom in same condition as you found it.
Ensure the health, safety, and well being of participants in enrichment programs, by providing close supervision of all activities.
Be in assigned area with all equipment, when needed.
Create an atmosphere where all participants can have fun, are safe and learn.
Maintain accurate program documentation (incident, accident and behavior reports, attendance and sign-in / sign-out sheets).
Keep immediate supervisor informed of any concerns or problems regarding program participants or facilities.
Maintain an organized work space, by taking responsibility for the upkeep of supplies, materials, and program rooms.
Regularly communicate with Assistant Program Director to discuss lesson plans and activities, to ensure a good working relationship.
Communicate to caregivers to promote an understanding of the growth and development of their child.
Work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
All other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.