After-School Fine Arts Educator — Inspire Creativity

Prospect Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Schools in Brooklyn Prospect is seeking a Fine Arts Enrichment Instructor to lead hands-on activities in Visual Arts, Filmmaking, Cosmetology, Anime, and Cartoons & Comics. The instructor will create a supportive, engaging environment where students explore artistic expression and build skills.

Responsibilities include supervising up to 15 participants, teaching techniques and safety, setting objectives, preparing materials, and partnering with families and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more Fine Arts disciplines (e.g., visual arts, film, beauty, illustration).
• Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a classroom or after school setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of up to 15 participants, facilitate activities and maintain health and well-being of all children.
• Explain techniques and safety procedures for youth participants and demonstrate appropriate use of materials and equipment.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to the students.
• Assist with program set-up and clean up.
• Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures and implement such procedures.
• Oversee progressive development of student skills leading to a final project.
• Take attendance.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Greet new arrivals to activities, explain rules, and encourage participation.
• Evaluate activity to determine if they are producing desired results and adapt accordingly.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Encourage positive character development in all youth.

Skills

Fine Arts

Youth development

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Prospect Schools in Brooklyn Prospect is seeking a Fine Arts Enrichment Instructor to lead hands-on activities in Visual Arts, Filmmaking, Cosmetology, Anime, and Cartoons & Comics. The instructor will create a supportive, engaging environment where students explore artistic expression and build skills.

Responsibilities include supervising up to 15 participants, teaching techniques and safety, setting objectives, preparing materials, and partnering with families and the community.