Kids Camps Animation Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

New York Film Academy is looking for qualified energetic instructors to teach in our Animation Summer Camps for kids ages 1013. We are looking for teachers skilled in animation techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.

NYFA offers Acting for Film Summer Camps that range in length from 1week camps 3week camps 4week camps and 6week camps and run June 23 2025 through August:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information regarding schedule will be provided during the interview process.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course including practical skills methods theories and techniques.
• Provide oneonone consultations with students if and when necessary.
• Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.
• Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.
• Assess student work including but not limited to assigning projects papers and exercises.
• Submit attendance promptly to the Director of Youth Programs
• Inform the Director of Youth Programs if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students or faculty.
• Adhere to institutionwide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
• Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricula meetings if requested by the Director of Youth Programs.
• Prep and organize gear for class; can include but is not limited to film and digital cameras lights and various stands.
• Guide students through handson classes handling the equipment doing minor lifting and shifting of gear.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Professional experience in their respective department with a passion for storytelling and problem solving
• Fun and energetic attitude that translates well to high school students
• Ability to adjust teaching methods and styles to fit the needs of each student and class as a whole
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple class tracks per day
• Broad & indepth knowledge of the subject area or discipline being taught
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to multitask and think on their feet
• Computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment google docs gmail and google calendar
• Ethical/Honest evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
• Ability to receive and give feedback with coworkers while prioritizing students well being
• Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work such as curriculum development and planning
• In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree the instructorsbody of work relevant experience teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degreelevel rubric

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master (equivalent professional experience) in StopMotion Animation or related field
• 23 years of StopMotion experience for television or feature film
• Experience in armature creation wire and balljoint modeling and skinning
• Program skills: Dragon AfterEffects Premiere Photoshop
• Camera & Lighting Skills needed to light and produce StopMotion

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race creed color sex gender gender expression gender identity sexual orientation age religion national origin ancestry mental disability physical disability medical condition genetic information marital status military and veteran status or any other basis protected by law.