Summer Arts Activity Specialist PS 208Q

Sasfny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in New York is seeking a Summer Arts Activity Specialist to lead after-school programs for youths. The role involves designing engaging art activities, maintaining student relationships, and coordinating events. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, knowledge of arts, and experience working with children.

Benefits

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year experience in teaching arts activities preferred.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead after school programming for children and teens.
• Prepare lesson plans and implement curricula.
• Administer pre and post-assessments for activities.

Skills

Teaching

Arts Activities Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College credits and/or degrees

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Activity Instructor- Arts Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! Apply: https://newyorkedge.org/careers/

Who We Are

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

What Is An Arts Activity Specialist

Extended Day Activity Instructors- Arts Activity Specialists are responsible for leading after school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.

What Will You Do

• Build strong relationships with and among students
• Knowledgeable and skilled in an Arts Activity and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youths.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
• Teach or co-lead daily activities
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Support the coordination of program events
• Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Arts Activities and have at least one year experience
• Experience working with children strongly preferred
  
  

Schedule

Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary (July 2nd – August 15th)

Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29 **No Summer Camp on July 4th**

• Elementary school : Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm
• Middle school : operates Monday-Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 8am-6pm (until August 8th)
  
  

Pay : $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)

Location: 74-30 Commonwealth Blvd, Queens, NY 11426

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.

At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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