Art Specialist

$17.00 - $23.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Children's Aid Afterschool and Summer Camp Program at P.S. 152 The Dyckman Valley School, funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is an after-school and holiday enrichment program operating Monday through Friday, from 2pm to 6pm. During our Summer Camp Program, we are open Monday through Friday, for 7 weeks from 8am to 6pm. Our program offers a holistic approach in supporting students with their homework, additional educational instruction provided by DOE teachers, social emotional learning, and the opportunity to engage in an array of enriching fitness, sports and art-based activities.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Supervise up to 20 - 30 participants in a group or club.
• Demonstrate moral and ethical characteristics for participants to learn from.
• Lead art and crafts enrichment classes for groups of participants.
• Teach various art skills such as drawing, painting, sculpting and cutting etc.
• Monitor student performances and execute activities with art infusion.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet participants' needs.
• Provide individual and group activities specific to visual and experiential art.
• Develop classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Build relationships with children and their families.
• Be punctual, responsible, and have a positive attitude.
• Provide encouragement to children.
• Plan, teach, supervise, and organize games.
• Assist in activities or tasks necessary for the operation of the program.
• Actively supervise children during mealtimes, and on offsite trips
• Ensure equipment is properly signed out, cleaned, and returned.
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in the program and schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned, for e.g. leading special events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• College preferred.
• At least one-year experience working with students in a classroom or DOE setting preferred.
• Available from September through June (Afterschool) and July through August (Summer Camp).

Key Competencies:

• Flexible speech, character and disposition.
• Open to working with others in different educational settings.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the position and/or population being served.
• Self-motivated and assertive when working with others.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Associates (preferred)
High School (required)