Art Specialist

Children's Aid Job Listing•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s Aid Afterschool and Summer Camp Program at P.S. 152 The Dyckman Valley School, funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is an after-school and holiday enrichment program operating Monday through Friday, from 2pm to 6pm. During our Summer Camp Program, we are open Monday through Friday, for 7 weeks from 8am to 6pm. Our program offers a holistic approach in supporting students with their homework, additional educational instruction provided by DOE teachers, social emotional learning, and the opportunity to engage in an array of enriching fitness, sports and art-based activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
At least one-year experience working with students in a classroom or DOE setting preferred.
Available from September through June (Afterschool) and July through August (Summer Camp).

Nice To Haves

College preferred.
Flexible speech, character and disposition.
Open to working with others in different educational settings.
Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the position and/or population being served.
Self-motivated and assertive when working with others.

Responsibilities

Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Supervise up to 20 - 30 participants in a group or club.
Demonstrate moral and ethical characteristics for participants to learn from.
Lead art and crafts enrichment classes for groups of participants.
Teach various art skills such as drawing, painting, sculpting and cutting etc.
Monitor student performances and execute activities with art infusion.
Adapt teaching methods to meet participants' needs.
Provide individual and group activities specific to visual and experiential art.
Develop classroom and behavioral management skills.
Build relationships with children and their families.
Be punctual, responsible, and have a positive attitude.
Provide encouragement to children.
Plan, teach, supervise, and organize games.
Assist in activities or tasks necessary for the operation of the program.
Actively supervise children during mealtimes, and on offsite trips
Ensure equipment is properly signed out, cleaned, and returned.
Attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
Work cooperatively with other staff members in the program and schools.
Perform other duties as assigned, for e.g. leading special events.