Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
New York - New York City, NY
Position Type
Seasonal
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$3,400.00 - $4,000.00 Salary/month
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Education
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Acting for Film Summer Camps for kids, aged 10-13. We are looking for teachers skilled in Acting techniques with various backgrounds and expertise in one or more of the following subjects: monologues, scene study, improv, voice & movement, audition technique, and/or business of acting.
Effective Date: June 24, 2024 - August 16, 2024
NYFA offers Acting for Film Summer Camps that range in length from 1-week camps, 3-week camps, 4-week camps, and 6-week camps and run June 26th through August 11th, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. More information regarding schedule will be provided during the interview process.
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 Teen Camps.
• Inform the Director of Teen 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 Teen 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
• 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's body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric