Art Instructor at PS 38 - Staten Island, NY

Nia Community Services Network Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Teacher/Instructor role at NIA Community Services Network, Inc. involves planning and leading structured activities in a specialty area with support from a Group Leader. You are the lead staff member for behavior management.

Key duties include submitting lesson plans, ensuring participant safety, and assisting with activities led by specialists or colleagues. This part-time, on-site position is based at a single location in New York.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students.
• High school diploma required.
• College coursework in the areas of education, youth development is expected.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured activities in a specialty area with a Group Leader.
• Submit lesson plans and act according to approved plans.
• Ensure proper supervision and behavior management of participants.
• Maintain classroom organization and assist with activities led by specialists or colleagues.

Skills

Teaching/group activity experience

Bilingual

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

Education/youth development coursework

Job description

The Teacher/Instructor is responsible for the planning and leading of structured activities in a particular specialty area. Activities will be led with the assistance of a Group Leader or fellow staff member. While Teachers/Instructors work in partnership with Group Leaders, they are the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance.Duties and Responsibilities:Participant SafetyReport all concerns regarding the well being of participants to immediate supervisor in a timely manner and no later than the conclusion of the last activity of each daySeek immediate supervisor or emergency assistance when a participant is injuredEnsure proper supervision of assigned participants at all timesVerify identity before dismissing participants to approved guardian as listed on participant enrollment formActivity PlanningSubmit lesson plans for each activity by specified due date, and conduct activity according to approved plansSubmit NIA material requests for approval by supervisorInclude an active role for Group Leader in activity plan, inclusive of classroom management and activity prepSubmit a plan for culminating activity to be showcased at the program culminating eventActively assist with all activities being led by specialists, subcontractors, and/or colleaguesDaily ProceduresPerform assigned activity, transition, snack period, and dismissalUse positive behavior management with assigned group at all timesMaintain group organization and manage group effectivelyRequired Skills:At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with studentsHigh school diploma requiredCollege coursework in the areas of education, youth development is expectedBilingual applicants are encouraged to applyEducation and Experience:Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)Job Type: Part-timeEducation and Experience:Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)Job Type: Part-timeSchedule: Monday-Friday 2:20m-5:30pmWork Location: One locationNIA Community Services Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NIA Community Services Network, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.