Graphic Arts Instructor – Harlem

Position Graphic Arts Teaching Artist

Location 321 East 111th St New York NY 10029

Salary Range 3000

Hours 12 hours per week

Employment Type

Part Time Non Exempt

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

We have an opportunity for an engaging Teaching Artist to teach Studio Art ie sculpture painting sculpture illustration graphic design and i movie etc to boys ages 6 12 years old

The Teaching Artist will lead classes of four to twenty boys

We are seeking a reliable highly motivated candidate

• 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

• Previous experience in youth development education or after school
• Associates degree A A or equivalent from a two year college or technical school; or two years related experience andor training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  Junior level or higher preferred;
  Experience with multiple computer programs and software eg Photoshop Acrobat InDesign Premiere Pro After Effects;
  First Aid and CPR Certification desirable;
  Advanced knowledge of Computer graphics Web design Animation Online search skills;
  Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys in our program

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