Visual Arts Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in New York, NY seeks a classroom facilitator to teach and lead 1-hour sessions in youth programs. You will creatively weave academics into lesson plans and submit bi-weekly plans for review by the Education Specialist and Site Director.

You must have a degree or certification in teaching, plus at least one year of experience in school-age programs and lesson planning. Strong communication, punctuality and teamwork are essential for successful program delivery.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification in your teaching field.
• At least one year of experience working in school age programs.
• At least one year of experience working in lesson planning.
• At least three years of experience teaching in your field of interest.
• Strong skills in communication, punctuality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead 1-hour sessions surrounding your field.
• Creatively incorporate academics into the lesson plans.
• Plan and submit bi-weekly lesson plans for Education Specialist approval.
• Provide lesson plans that scaffold toward a culminating event or take-home activity.
• Provide lesson plans to group leaders prior to implementation in classroom for better assistance.
• Must have time management and organizational skills in a classroom setting.
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain order and participation during program.
• Ensure the safety of all participants throughout the instruction period.
• Communicate schedule/classroom modifications or behavioral issues to Site Director.
• Attend mandatory meetings and professional development training.
• Perform other duties as requested by Education Specialist, Site Director, or Assistant Site Director.

Job description

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences, and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find, and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:Supervisor: Program DirectorCompensation: $25 – $30 per hourRESPONSIBILITIES:Teach and lead 1-hour sessions surrounding your field.Creatively incorporate academics into the lesson plans.Plan and submit bi-weekly lesson plans to Education Specialist for approval.Provides lesson plans that scaffold toward a culminating event/or take-home activityProvides lesson plans to group leaders prior to implementation in classroom for better assistanceMust have time management and organizational skills in a classroom setting.Work collaboratively with staff to maintain order and participation during program.Ensures the safety of all participants throughout the instruction periodCommunicate with the Site Director about any schedule and classroom modifications, or behavioral issues,Attend mandatory scheduled meetings and professional development training.Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Education Specialist, Site Director, or Assistant Site Director.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth.DISCLAIMERThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.QUALIFICATIONS:A degree or certification in your teaching field.At least one year of experience working in school age programs.At least one year of experience working in lesson planning.At least three years of experience teaching in your field of interest.Strong skills in communication, punctuality, and teamwork.