Visual Arts Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1812, NYC Mission Society is in its third century of providing programs and services to youth in underserved communities. Today, our educational, cultural enrichment, and workforce development programs make a positive, long-term impact on youth in the City’s most underserved communities by promoting academic achievement and providing career opportunities. Each year, we serve more than 2,000 children and families throughout New York City with our programs, supportive services, and community events. New York City Mission Society helps children, youth, and families in New York City’s poorest neighborhoods transcend the ills of poverty and create a cycle of success for generations to come. We have a dynamic portfolio of education, workforce development, prevention, and youth development and community-building programs.

Title: Visual Arts Instructor

Basic Function: Facilitate implementation of program activities for a group of elementary school-aged summer program participants while creating a nurturing environment that fosters the creativity and educational advancement of the children.

Location: X469 – 2347 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10468

Hours: Part-time: 16 – 20 hours per week (Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 1pm – 5pm)

Program Description:New York City Mission Society’s Summer Power Academy is a seven-week enrichment program that engages students in experiential learning activities and immersive field trips throughout New York City. Participants improve their STEAM skills and prevent summer reading loss - setting them up for year-round success and supporting long-term empowerment. (This position is Fully In-Person and begins July 2026, and ends August 2026)

Principal Responsibilities:

· Create a supportive and nurturing group environment.

· Ensure the safety of all children.

· Teach a variety of art related activities that include drawing, painting, sculpting, crafts and architecture.

· Develop and implement lesson plans.

· Prepare materials and handouts for lessons.

· Create and coordinate student showcases related to art and the program theme.

· Attend team and group supervision meetings.

· Attend professional development training as required by the agency and program contract.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Minimum associate’s degree in a related field or two years of experience working with students (elementary or middle-school aged) required.

· Must have experience teaching art to children in a school, after-school or summer camp setting.

· Must be proficient in and can teach a wide range of artistic skills such as drawing and painting.

· Must have strong interest in working with children.

· Must have the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of program and school staff.

· Must have excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational.

· Experience overseeing and managing a group of young people.

· Experience creating lesson plans preferred.

General Requirements: All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Mission Society.

Salary & Benefits: Hourly wage of $30.00 per hour.

Apply: Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to HR@missionsociety.org. Include in Subject Line: Re: X469 Visual Arts Instructor, Summer Rising Program.
Visit our website at www.missionsociety.org.

Note: We are unable to accept phone calls. Applicants must meet qualifications stated above. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Mission Society of New York City is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30