POSITION SUMMARY:

New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Animation Summer Camps for kids, ages 10-13. We are looking for teachers skilled in animation techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.

Effective Date: Orientation June 24, 2024 ; Classes Start July 8, 2024 - August 16, 2024

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.

• Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary.

• Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.

• Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.

• Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises.

• Submit attendance promptly to the Director of Camps.

• Inform the Director of Camps if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students or faculty.

• Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.

• Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricula meetings, if requested by the Director of Camps.

• Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to, film and digital cameras, lights and various stands.

• Guide students through hands-on classes, handling the equipment doing minor lifting and shifting of gear.

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Professional experience in their respective department with a passion for storytelling and problem solving

• Substantial professional experience in the discipline of Animation

• Fun and energetic attitude that translates well to high school students

• Ability to adjust teaching methods and styles to fit the needs of each student and class as a whole

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple class tracks per day

• Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline being taught

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and think on their feet

• Computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment, Google Docs, gmail and google calendar

• Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality

• Ability to receive and give feedback with coworkers while prioritizing students well being

• Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curriculum development and planning

• In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor’sbody of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Master (equivalent professional experience) in Stop-Motion Animation or related field

• 2-3 years of Stop-Motion experience for television or feature film

• Experience in armature creation- wire and ball-joint, modeling and skinning

• Program skills: Dragon, After-Effects, Premiere, Photoshop

• Camera & Lighting Skills needed to light and produce Stop-Motion

• Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach

• Substantial professional experience in their respective department

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality

• Excellent organizational skills

• Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning

• In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor’s training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:

The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary.

• Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator

• Filmmaking Equipment (if appropriate to courses taught)

• Microsoft Office

• Google Suite

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• School environment.

• Film Shoots (if appropriate to courses taught)