Summer Visual Arts Specialist - Queens
About The Position
New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Activity Instructor- Visual Arts Specialist s. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! Who we are: New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life. What is a Visual Arts Activity Specialist: Summer Visual Arts Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens at New York Edge summer day camp sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Visual Arts Activities and have at least one year experience instructing youth.
- Experience working with children strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with and among students
- Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as visual art, painting, drawing, photography & digital media
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel and parents/ guardians
- Teach or co-lead daily activities
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment
- Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
