Studio Art Teaching Artist - Youth Programs (Part-Time)

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid/CPR training assumed

Job summary

The Boys Club of New York (BCNY) Bronx, NY invites an engaging Teaching Artist to lead Studio Art activities for boys aged 6–12. You will teach sculpture, painting, illustration, graphic design, and iMovie, guiding four to twenty students per class and helping them explore creativity while maintaining safety.

The role is part-time, non-exempt, 10 hours per week, located at 565 Morris Ave. Prior youth-development or afterschool experience is preferred; associate degree or equivalent is expected;

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience with youth development, afterschool programs, or education is preferred.
• Experience with graphics software including Photoshop and InDesign is desirable.

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 to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop curriculum adjustments.
• Complete and timely submission of program reports including supply requests, lesson plans and timesheets.
• Ensure proper care of all materials, organize room and report damaged items to prevent injuries.

Skills

Youth development

Education

Computer graphics

Web design

Animation

First Aid/CPR

Education

AA or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Acrobat

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Illustrator

Job description

The Boys Club of New York (BCNY) Bronx, NY invites an engaging Teaching Artist to lead Studio Art activities for boys aged 6–12. You will teach sculpture, painting, illustration, graphic design, and iMovie, guiding four to twenty students per class and helping them explore creativity while maintaining safety.

The role is part-time, non-exempt, 10 hours per week, located at 565 Morris Ave. Prior youth-development or afterschool experience is preferred; associate degree or equivalent is expected;