Nyfa is Hiring an Animation Instructor - Kids Near New York, NY
Job Details Level Experienced Job Location New York - New York City, NY Position Type Seasonal Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $30.00 - $50.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Education Description 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.
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.