Animation Instructor

1 month ago

New York, United States New York Film Academy Inc Full time

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New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Animation Summer Camps for kids, ages 10-13. We are looking for teachers skilled in animation techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.

**Effective Date: Orientation June 24, 2024 ; Classes Start July 8, 2024 - August 16, 2024**

**REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary._
- Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.
- Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary.
- Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.
- Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.
- Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises.
- Submit attendance promptly to the Director of Camps.
- Inform the Director of Camps if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students or faculty.
- Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
- Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricula meetings, if requested by the Director of Camps.
- Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to, film and digital cameras, lights and various stands.
- Guide students through hands-on classes, handling the equipment doing minor lifting and shifting of gear.
- Other duties as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES**:

- Professional experience in their respective department with a passion for storytelling and problem solving
- Substantial professional experience in the discipline of Animation
- Fun and energetic attitude that translates well to high school students
- Ability to adjust teaching methods and styles to fit the needs of each student and class as a whole
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple class tracks per day
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and think on their feet
- Computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment, Google Docs, gmail and google calendar
- Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
- Ability to receive and give feedback with coworkers while prioritizing students well being
- Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curriculum development and planning
- In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor’sbody of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

**EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION**:

- Master (equivalent professional experience) in Stop-Motion Animation or related field
- 2-3 years of Stop-Motion experience for television or feature film
- Experience in armature creation
- wire and ball-joint, modeling and skinning
- Program skills: Dragon, After-Effects, Premiere, Photoshop
- Camera & Lighting Skills needed to light and produce Stop-Motion
- Substantial professional experience in their respective department
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning
- In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor’s training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

**REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED**:

- The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary._
- Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator
- Filmmaking Equipment (if appropriate to courses taught)
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite

**ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary._
- School environment.
- Film Shoots (if appropriate to courses taught)

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