Summer Visual Arts Specialist Bronx
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New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiasticSummer Activity Instructor- Visual Arts Specialists. 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 25000 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 Specialistsare 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 addition the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.
What will you do:
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.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Visual Arts Activities and have at least one year experience instructing youth.
Experience working with children strongly preferred
Schedule:
Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary(July 2nd August 14th)
Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29 **No Summer Camp on July 4th**
Elementary school: Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm
Middle school: operates Monday-Thursday 12-6pm Friday 8am-6pm(until August 7th)
Pay:$20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)
To apply please visit our website at York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
At the time of offer and acceptance the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
At New York Edge we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered onJune 23rd 24th or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
