Instructor/Activity Specialist - Arts and Crafts - ages 11 to 19

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

403b Retirement Plan

Commuter Flexible Spending Plan

Earned Sick Time Act

Job summary

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn, NY is seeking Part-Time Instructors for the Chestnut Commons Community Center. The role focuses on delivering engaging arts programming for youth in grades K-8, with afternoon/evening sessions.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the content area, 2 years of teaching experience, vaccination, and bilingual abilities. Compensation ranges from $30.00–$40.00 per hour with development and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in content area or formal training in content area/discipline and 2 years College/Teaching Experience.
• Experience working in a recreational/ after school setting.
• Candidates must be enthusiastic and dedicated to the program’s enrichment/youth development goals.
• All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at time of submission. Proof of vaccination will be required if offered a position.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement holistic, engaging and quality school curriculum in specific content areas that explore student interests, expand their knowledge and teach basic skills to both students and staff in grades K-8.
• In consultation with the Center Director, prepare a culminating activity to each curriculum, such as a showcase of work, demonstration of skills or a tournament.
• Conduct evaluation of student growth in content area & progress of learning.
• Attend Meetings as requested.
• Conduct yourself as a representative of the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation.
• Other assignments, as requested.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish-Bengali

Enthusiastic and dedicated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in content area

2 years college/teaching experience

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Chestnut Commons Community Center - Brooklyn, NY 11208Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's + combination of work exp.Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day (8-4pm or 9-5pm)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWith community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. CHLDC also works to advance racial equity. To learn more about our organization, visit our website: https://www.cypresshills.org/.

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has openings for Part-Time Instructors in the Chestnut Commons Community Center located in Cypress Hills and East New York.

Specialty areas we seek to add to our programs:

Arts and Craft Instructor: Drawing, Painting, Coloring, Digital Art - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5pm to 7pm ages 11 to 19.

Principal Duties:

• Design and implement holistic, engaging and quality school curriculum in specific content areas that explore student interests, expand their knowledge and teach basic skills to both students and staff in grades K-8.
• In consultation with the Center Director, prepare a culminating activity to each curriculum, such as a showcase of work, demonstration of skills or a tournament.
• Conduct evaluation of student growth in content area & progress of learning.
• Attend Meetings as requested.
• Conduct yourself as a representative of the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation.
• Other assignments, as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in content area or formal training in content area/discipline of focus and 2 years College/Teaching Experience.
• Experience working in a recreational/ after school setting.
• Candidates must be enthusiastic and dedicated to the program’s enrichment/youth development goals.
• All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at time of submission. Proof of vaccination will be required if offered a position.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali) a plus.

Compensation:

• $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on educational and experience level.
• Access to professional development provided by CHLDC and/or external providers
• All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency’s 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Investment Plan.
• In addition, all part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency’s Commuter Flexible Spending Plan.
• CHLDC also follows the New York City Earned Sick Time Act

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans