Summer Visual Arts Specialist Queens

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Activity Instructor- Visual Arts Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! 

Who we are:

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

What is a Visual Arts Activity Specialist:

Summer Visual Arts Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens at New York Edge summer day camp sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students. 

What will you do:

• Build strong relationships with and among students

• Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as visual art, painting, drawing, photography & digital media

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel and parents/ guardians

• Teach or co-lead daily activities 

• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment

• Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities 

• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Visual Arts Activities and have at least one year experience instructing youth.

• Experience working with children strongly preferred

Schedule:

Part-Time Seasonal  (July 1st – August 14th)

Weekly Scheduled Hours from 15-29 hrs weekly.  (**No Summer Camp on July 3**)

• Elementary school: Monday- Friday 12pm-6pm

• Middle school: Monday-Thursday 12pm-6pm, Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th)

Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials) 

To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. 

At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change

New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.