Portfolio Art Instructor - Afterschool Enrichment

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Harlem YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater New York, seeks an Activity Specialist to deliver portfolio art instruction in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps. You will teach age-appropriate art, fostering skill and confidence while providing a safe, inclusive, engaging environment for school-age children.

Responsibilities include planning activities, coordinating with Afterschool Counselors and teachers, maintaining records, and presenting culminating performances when

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience with youth and planning portfolio art activities.
• Formal certification in portfolio art required.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; comfortable with diverse youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being with appropriate supervision at all times.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate portfolio art activities.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.
• Work cooperatively with Afterschool Counselors, staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment that embraces diversity.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (sign-in/sign-out forms, attendance sheets, behavior reports, etc.).
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians and caregivers.

Skills

Portfolio art

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma

College credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Harlem YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater New York, seeks an Activity Specialist to deliver portfolio art instruction in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps. You will teach age-appropriate art, fostering skill and confidence while providing a safe, inclusive, engaging environment for school-age children.

Responsibilities include planning activities, coordinating with Afterschool Counselors and teachers, maintaining records, and presenting culminating performances when