Summer Visual Arts Specialist Bronx

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Activity Instructor – Visual Arts Specialists. Multiple openings across 5 boroughs.

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, we bridge the opportunity gap by enhancing academic performance, health and wellness, self‑confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

Summer Visual Arts Activity Specialists lead day‑camp programming for children and teens. The role is a dual‑reporting position supporting curriculum development and instruction, designing lesson plans, implementing curricula, preparing activity materials, and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to students. Specialists also set clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.

• Build strong relationships with and among students
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as visual art, painting, drawing, photography, and digital media
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel and parents/guardians
• Teach or co‑lead daily activities
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment
• Administer pre‑ and post‑assessments and evaluations for student activities
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
• Knowledge and skill in Visual Arts Activities with at least one year of experience instructing youth
• Experience working with children is strongly preferred

Part‑Time Seasonal (July 1 – August 14). Weekly scheduled hours: 15‑29 hrs. No summer camp on July 3.

• Elementary school:
  Monday‑Friday 12 pm‑6 pm
• Middle school:
  Monday‑Thursday 12 pm‑6 pm, Fridays 8 am‑6 pm (until August
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Pay: $20‑25 per hour (based on experience and credentials).

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New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.

All summer activity specialists must complete a mandatory 3‑hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp, offered on June 23, 24, or 25 (subject to change).

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.