After-School Visual Arts Mentor (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

New York Edge in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a passionate Visual Arts Specialist to support after-school programs. This part-time, hourly role focuses on organizing, leading, and promoting visual arts activities for students, aligned with New York State Arts Learning Standards.

You will teach art forms such as drawing, painting, fashion, photography and digital media, supervise students, and ensure safety and orderly conduct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; some college preferred.
• A minimum of one year of visual arts work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of teaching/coaching experience is required.
• Must have passion for New York Edge's mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development.
• Candidates qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are also preferred.

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

Curriculum following

Reliability

Communication

Stair walking requirement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1+ year visual arts experience

1+ year teaching/coaching experience

Passion for education/youth development

Multi-activity instruction

Job description

New York Edge in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a passionate Visual Arts Specialist to support after-school programs. This part-time, hourly role focuses on organizing, leading, and promoting visual arts activities for students, aligned with New York State Arts Learning Standards.

You will teach art forms such as drawing, painting, fashion, photography and digital media, supervise students, and ensure safety and orderly conduct.