Arts & Crafts Instructor - Field House Brooklyn

Chelsea Piers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Piers in New York is seeking an enthusiastic Arts & Crafts Instructor to design and deliver engaging activities for children at Summer Camp. The role requires prior experience in art instruction and lesson planning, ensuring a positive environment for campers.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, overseeing activities, and fostering effective communication. Ideal candidates should possess creativity, dependability, and the ability to supervise diverse groups. Join us in transforming lives through sports and art!

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an art instructor or teacher with lesson planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and supervise children of various ages.
• Demonstrated creativity in multiple art techniques.
• Punctual and dependable with the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver arts and crafts curriculum for children.
• Maintain arts and crafts equipment and organize work areas.
• Oversee campers' activities and ensure timely arrivals and departures.
• Manage classroom behavior positively and professionally.
• Communicate clearly with campers and staff.

Skills

Art techniques

Communication

Supervision of children

Group work supervision

Dependability

Job description

About Chelsea Piers

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.

About The Opportunity

Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn seeks an enthusiastic and energetic Arts & Crafts Instructor who has experience with developing and delivering arts and crafts activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to children's age and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an arts and crafts curriculum and lesson plans for Summer Camp for preschool and school age children
• Maintain all arts and crafts equipment and ensure work areas are clean and organized before, during, and after sessions
• Oversee campers during their activities and ensure campers are arriving and departing on time from different camp activities
• Effectively manage the classroom and address camper behavior in a positive and professional manner
• Communicate clearly and positively with campers, co-workers, and supervisors
• These responsibilities are not comprehensive and are subject to change at the discretion of the supervisor

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an art instructor/teacher and developing lesson plans
• Ability to communicate, supervise, and work with groups of children of all age and skill levels and provide necessary instruction
• Demonstrated creative ability in a variety of art techniques
• Capacity to supervise group work
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Ability to be on your feet for multiple hours at a time and lift items up to 40 pounds