Part-Time Visual Arts Educator – After-School Programs

New York Edge, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a Visual Arts Specialist for Far Rockaway, NY. This part-time hourly role focuses on organizing and leading visual arts activities, following the New York State Arts Learning Standards to engage students in art projects.

Work is 9-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. You will report to the school building and collaborate with staff to provide safe, enriching arts experiences in public schools.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in various Visual Arts and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
• Must be able to follow a curriculum
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as visual art, fashion, painting, drawing, photography & digital media.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Progressive development of student skills leading to a final project

Skills

Visual Arts

Curriculum follow

Punctual

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

New York Edge is seeking a Visual Arts Specialist for Far Rockaway, NY. This part-time hourly role focuses on organizing and leading visual arts activities, following the New York State Arts Learning Standards to engage students in art projects.

Work is 9-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. You will report to the school building and collaborate with staff to provide safe, enriching arts experiences in public schools.