Position: Visual Arts Teaching Artist
Location: 565 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
Salary Range: $30.00 per hour
Hours: 2-10 hours per week
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
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.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
- At least 2 years relevant training or related experience facilitating youth visual arts programs
- Experience with software: Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects
- Advanced knowledge of computer graphics, web design, animation, and online search skills
- Experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth
- Demonstrated leadership in educational, social service, or youth development settings
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and address varying needs of youth
- Ability to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and self-assuredness
- First Aid and CPR certification
What We Do
The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization dedicated to empowering boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, through diverse and inclusive after-school and weekend programming. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs, fostering a supportive community and a strong sense of brotherhood to help members develop into quality young men.
