After-School Visual Arts Educator for Youth Programs

New York Edge, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge, Inc is seeking a passionate Visual Arts Specialist to organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities within New York City public schools. You will help students engage with visual arts, fashion, painting, drawing, photography, and digital media, guided by NY State Arts Learning Standards.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining classroom order, and preparing materials.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in various Visual Arts and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
• Must be able to follow a curriculum.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with the community at-large during trips or events.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as visual art, fashion, painting, drawing, photography & digital media.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet the student’s needs.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment.
• Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing desired results.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
• Progressive development of student skills leading to a final project

Skills

Visual arts knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum following

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

New York Edge, Inc is seeking a passionate Visual Arts Specialist to organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities within New York City public schools. You will help students engage with visual arts, fashion, painting, drawing, photography, and digital media, guided by NY State Arts Learning Standards.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining classroom order, and preparing materials.