The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is searching for a part-time arts & crafts instructor.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meet on a regular basis with Director(s) to coordinate programming plans and evaluate success of projects and classes.
• Teaching kids in grades K-3 afterschool hours during the school year and full days during our summer camp
• Create and organize project lesson plans; prepare and gather materials before class.
• Able to assess the age appropriateness of lessons and materials in the classroom.
• Perform demonstrations for the class on technique and process.
• Provide assistance to students with the completion and generation of art projects.
• Supervise and provide direction to classroom assistants and volunteers.
• Collect art materials; appropriate cleanup of classroom after class.
• Return materials to proper place in the art room.
• Provide sufficient notice to supervisor if unable to teach a scheduled class.

General Requirements

• Promote and cultivate positive personal interaction with students, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Be well versed in various art forms and have excellent artistic, research, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to multi-task; be productive, focused, and flexible in a creative & sometimes chaotic environment.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a pleasant and professional manner.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Flexible schedule with availability during regular school hours
• Must pass annual background check

Compensation: $18-20/hr

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person