Art Instructor

4 weeks ago

New York, United States Boys Club of NY Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: Art Instructor (Visual Arts)

Location: 321 East 111th St. New York, NY 10029

Salary Range: $30.00 per hour

Hours: 2-10 hours per week | July 1st - August 9th

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

Job Summary

The Art Instructor - Visual Arts will be responsible for leading classes of 5-15 boys, ages 6 through 12. We are seeking a reliable, highly motivated candidate with a strong record of working with young people. This opportunity is for an engaging Teaching Artist to teach Studio/Art (i.e. sculpture, painting, sculpture, illustration, graphic design and i-movie, etc.). The Art Instructor - Visual Arts will plan and implement an age-appropriate and engaging art program to help members develop confidence and self-expression. They will engage and teach students by implementing a range of activities. The Art Instructor - Visual Arts will also be responsible for effective classroom management, supervision, and safety of members, ensuring an enjoyable, challenging and meaningful experience.

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 in order to assess strengths and weaknesses, and develop recommendations for curriculum revision, development, or elimination.
  • Responsible for completing and the timely submission of all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to supply requests, lesson plans and timesheets.
  • Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the department director in order to prevent injuries or damage.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
  • At least 2 years relevant training, 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience facilitating middle school or high school youth visual arts programs
  • Experience with multiple computer programs and software (e.g., Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
  • Advanced knowledge of Computer graphics, Web design, Animation, Online search skills
  • Experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth with a sound understanding of the social and cultural issues facing urban families is preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys in our program
  • Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting
  • Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and self-assuredness
  • First Aid and CPR certification desirable

Job Requirements

BCNY is a COVID-19 proactive organization that follows applicable health and safety regulations to help protect our members and staff. To that end, we require that all BCNY employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of May 2, 2022, BCNY will require all staff to receive a booster shot that protects against COVID-19 once they become eligible. New employees will be asked to submit proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. BCNY treats proof of vaccination confidentially and consistent with applicable law, and will not use the information for any purpose other than to ensure compliance with BCNY’s mandatory vaccination policy.

What We Offer

  • PTO: Sick time only

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.



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