Art Instructor: After-School (In-Person/Remote) Gr. 5–12

Bank Street College of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Bank Street College of Education, through the Liberty LEADS program, seeks an art instructor for 5th–12th grade after-school sessions in Manhattan. The role is in-person, with classes Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30–6:30 PM, starting October 2026 through May 2027.

The position is part-time with an hourly pay rate of $40–$55, requiring strong communication and experience with middle school youth. Some online instruction may be needed with Zoom, and lesson plans must be submitted weekly for

Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred.
• Special Education teachers strongly urged to apply.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of group development.
• Experience working with middle school youth and knowledge of child development.
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred.
• Reliable wifi and computer access.

Responsibilities

• Create, adapt and implement art curriculum for groups of 10-12 students.
• Engage students and modify curriculum with assistance from Liberty LEADS advisors.
• If circumstances require switching to online classes, instructors must have reliable wifi and cameras on at all times to engage students.
• Manage in-person and remote classrooms using positive behavior management strategies.
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Coordinator for supervision and debriefing.
• Prepare presentation with students for the end-of-year celebration.
• Provide lesson plans to advisors one week in advance for approval.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with middle school youth

Knowledge of group development

Zoom platform experience

Education

NYS Teacher Certification or content area proficiency

Tools

Reliable wifi

Computer access

Job description

Bank Street College of Education, through the Liberty LEADS program, seeks an art instructor for 5th–12th grade after-school sessions in Manhattan. The role is in-person, with classes Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30–6:30 PM, starting October 2026 through May 2027.

The position is part-time with an hourly pay rate of $40–$55, requiring strong communication and experience with middle school youth. Some online instruction may be needed with Zoom, and lesson plans must be submitted weekly for