Graphic Arts Instructor – Harlem

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys Club of New York BCNY is seeking a Graphic Arts Teaching Artist to inspire boys ages 6–12 with studio art activities such as sculpture, painting, graphic design, and iMovie. Classes will be conducted for groups of four to twenty boys at our Upper East Side facility.

The role requires reliable, motivated candidates with experience in youth development and a passion for arts education. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located at 321 East 111th St, New York, NY 10029.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development, education, or afterschool programs.
• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two years related experience or training; or equivalent.
• Junior level or higher preferred; experience with multiple computer programs and software including Adobe Suite.
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable; advanced knowledge of computer graphics, Web design, animation.
• Online search skills; ability to adapt to changing environment and needs of boys in the program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and practice.
• Teach lessons using fine art techniques and materials.
• Assist with daily setup, cleanup and transportation.
• Model and enforce health and safety practices for members.
• Engage with members and preemptively defuse inappropriate behavior; encourage positive interactions.
• Prepare and administer assessments and track progress.
• Review instructional content and student performance to develop curriculum improvements.
• Complete timely program reports including supply requests, lesson plans, and timesheets.
• Ensure proper care of materials, organize room, report damaged items to prevent injuries.

Skills

Youth development

First Aid & CPR

Adaptability

Online research

Education

AA or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Acrobat

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Position Graphic Arts Teaching Artist

Location 321 East 111th St New York NY 10029

Salary Range 3000

Hours 12 hours per week

Employment Type Part Time Non Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876

The Boys Club of New York BCNY is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men ages 7 to 21 by providing effective programs and a supportive community

BCNY provides evidence based programs to address the evolving social emotional health creative educational and vocational needs of our members in meaningful lasting ways

BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for an engaging Teaching Artist to teach StudioArt ie sculpture painting sculpture illustration graphic design and i movie etc to boys ages 6 12 years old

The Teaching Artist will lead classes of four to twenty boys

We are seeking a reliable highly motivated candidate

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction demonstration and practice that provides students with opportunities to observe investigate and practice skills


• Teach lessons using various fine art techniques and materials


• Assist with daily set up daily clean up and transportation


• Model and enforce adherence to sound health and safety practices for each member


• Engage with members and use appropriate strategies to preemptively defuse inappropriate behavior and encourage positive interactions


• Prepare and administer written oral and performance assessments and determine progress


• Review instructional content methods and student performance in order to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop recommendations for curriculum revision development or elimination


• Responsible for completing and the timely submission of all program reports relative to this position including but not limited to supply requests lesson plans and timesheets


• Ensure proper care of all area materials organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the department director in order to prevent injuries or damage

Qualifications

• Previous experience in youth development education or afterschool


• Associates degree A A or equivalent from a two year college or technical school; or two years related experience andor training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Junior level or higher preferred; Experience with multiple computer programs and software eg Photoshop Acrobat InDesign Premiere Pro After Effects; First Aid and CPR Certification desirable; Advanced knowledge of Computer graphics Web design Animation Online search skills; Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys in our program

The Boys Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by law If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation please contact Human Resources