K-5 After-School Art Specialist: Creative Lessons & SEL

Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Art Activity Specialist to guide elementary students in art education within our Youth and Family Services.

You will develop age-appropriate lessons, tailor curricula for various learning styles, and teach multiple art classes daily under the guidance of the Content Specialist. Responsibilities include supervising groups, preparing lesson plans, creating visuals, and coordinating end-of-cycle parent showcases with collaboration across staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be available Monday – Friday, 2 – 5:45 pm (limited flexibility to accommodate school schedules).
• Must be an expert within this field or a college or graduate student working towards such specialization.
• Experience working with children in a school environment is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication and teaching skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Afterschool staff are expected to be committed to the position until the end of the school year in June; they are welcome to reapply for a summer camp position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of K-5th grade children along with the Group Leader and provide for the safety and well-being of participants.
• Create and carry out age-appropriate lesson plans relevant to the program theme.
• Submit age-appropriate lesson plans on time.
• Create presentations and visuals for participants.
• Teach at least two art classes per day.
• Carry out SEL activities as required by our funders.
• Assist and engage participants and lead by example.
• Help prepare materials and examples in advance for student understanding during activities.
• Assist with planning and preparation of special events and projects.
• Be the main support in putting together a showcase for the parents at the end of each of the three cycles.
• Collaborate with other Activity Specialists, as well as Group Leaders, to make sure everyone is working towards a common goal for the parent showcase.
• Meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
• Attend essential workshops and mandated training.
• Lift program materials to and from our office and other areas.
• Go up and down the stairs on a daily basis.
• Maintain the cleanliness of program space and ensure program supplies are well organized and in good condition- this includes wiping tables and sweeping floors when needed.
• Arrive on time to your shift daily, in uniform, ready to engage with the participants and activities of the day.
• Follow through with other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing degree in art education or related field

Job description

Sunnyside Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Art Activity Specialist to guide elementary students in art education within our Youth and Family Services.

You will develop age-appropriate lessons, tailor curricula for various learning styles, and teach multiple art classes daily under the guidance of the Content Specialist. Responsibilities include supervising groups, preparing lesson plans, creating visuals, and coordinating end-of-cycle parent showcases with collaboration across staff.