After School Teaching Artist

 

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Innovative after school program seeks Teaching Artists for after school programs serving children ages 5-11 in Bushwick, Brooklyn and Elmhurst and Corona, Queens. Teaching Artists supervise and teach their discipline to a group of twenty students incorporating literacy in the widest sense of the word.

 

We are looking for versatile and flexible teachers who are open to frequent feedback on their classroom management and lesson plans, and who are excited to be part of a creative team. Popular art forms with our youth are: Visual Arts, Dance/Movement, Theater and Music. The ideal candidate will possess excellent classroom management. Strong, sensitive and professional communication skills are a must as well as a good sense of personal and professional boundaries. Teaching Artists must have a culturally sensitive approach to working with diverse populations. Applicants should have experience working with youth.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach assigned content area
Collaborate in designing literacy-based art curricula that align with recognized learning standards
Collaborate in the implementation of STEM activities in the literacy-based arts curricula
Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision meetings
Conduct individual weekly supervision of apprentices
Communicate daily with parents in regards to their child’s progress in the program
Make referrals to Art Therapist, as needed
Maintain attendance
Complete evaluation forms for participants
Supervise maintenance of a current portfolio for every student assigned to teacher
Participate in agency wide events
Generate and collaborate on  a wide range of community projects and other special projects as needed
Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
Supervise and/or provide first aid/CPR, file accident/illness reports
Complete any other duties assigned by Supervisor(s)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BFA in professional content area, masters preferred
NYS Teaching certificate preferred
Experience as a teaching artist
Knowledge

Learning Standards of New York State in the Arts
Learning Competencies and Grade Specific Performance Indicators for English Language Arts according to New York State

Occasional flexible schedule is required
Bilingual-Spanish/Mandarin/French is preferred

 

 

 

SCHEDULE

Teachers work 21 hours per week (Monday -Thursday from 2:15pm-6pm and Fridays 12pm-6pm.)
The employment is seasonal - however, there is potential for employment teaching your discipline in the summer camp program as well as the following school year.

 

COMPENSATION

Salary: $18-$25/hour range based on degree(s), qualifications and experience.
Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision (partial employer-sponsorship)
Vacation
Holidays
Sick Days
Flex Spending Account

 

TO APPLY

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to cborchardt@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org. Applicants will not be considered without a cover letter.

 

Please indicate your preferred borough; however final placement will be based on the needs of the program.