Youth Theater & Arts Instructor

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in the Bronx is hiring an Activity Specialist to teach and facilitate youth-centered classes in arts and theatre. The role involves preparing age- and skill-appropriate curriculum and collaborating with the Program Director at MS 363.

You will develop participants' artistic and leadership potential, plan activities, and foster a safe, engaging environment. This is 8–10 hours/week, non-exempt, Sept–June, with 2–6 pm hours, based at 120 E. 184th Street, Bronx, NY 10468.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position.
• Some college experience encouraged.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to engage youth, while setting structure and limits.
• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare age- and skill-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Develop activities and special projects fusing arts with academics.
• Pre-planning of activities to provide structure and rituals.
• Facilitate scaffolded activities promoting teamwork and growth.
• Lead and participate in staff meetings and other staff-led activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment that supports youth development.
• Engage participants in group conversations and track academic progress.
• Support program participants in achieving personal and group goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Curriculum development

Youth engagement

Team player

Time management

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in the Bronx is hiring an Activity Specialist to teach and facilitate youth-centered classes in arts and theatre. The role involves preparing age- and skill-appropriate curriculum and collaborating with the Program Director at MS 363.

You will develop participants' artistic and leadership potential, plan activities, and foster a safe, engaging environment. This is 8–10 hours/week, non-exempt, Sept–June, with 2–6 pm hours, based at 120 E. 184th Street, Bronx, NY 10468.