Digital Arts Instructor for After-School Programs

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge in New York City is seeking a Digital Drawing Arts Specialist to organize, lead, and promote interest in performing arts activities for after-school and summer programs. In this role, instructors use the New York State Arts Learning Standards to create engaging activities, supervise student groups, and adapt lessons to diverse needs while maintaining safety and classroom order.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma (some college preferred), demonstrate passion for education

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Minimum one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Ability to lead digital drawing instruction and follow curricula.
• Passion for education and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce behavior rules and classroom order.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in digital art activities.
• Direct rehearsals of art groups and manage performances.
• Set clear objectives for lessons and communicate them to students.
• Assess interests, evaluate equipment, and adapt activities to student needs.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Explain techniques and safety in art activities and demonstrate materials usage.
• Evaluate activities to determine outcomes.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet student needs and interests.
• Develop student skills toward a final project.

Skills

Digital drawing

Teaching youth

Curriculum following

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

One year of experience

Job description

New York Edge in New York City is seeking a Digital Drawing Arts Specialist to organize, lead, and promote interest in performing arts activities for after-school and summer programs. In this role, instructors use the New York State Arts Learning Standards to create engaging activities, supervise student groups, and adapt lessons to diverse needs while maintaining safety and classroom order.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma (some college preferred), demonstrate passion for education