What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fashion Design Teaching Artist position at The Brooklyn College Community Partnership?
Job Title: Fashion Design Teaching Artist
Reports to: Program Director
Position Summary: BCCP is seeking a part-time Fashion Design Teaching Artist to work with middle and high school students during after-school hours. The artist will design and facilitate structured, hands-on projects such as apparel and accessory design, based on student interests. The goal is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to be productive as they explore potential career paths.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and Facilitate Activities: Create and lead engaging activities based on youth interests including entrepreneurship, financial literacy, community advocacy, education, mental health, etc.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Build strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop leadership skills.
- Support Educational Growth: Assist students with schoolwork and integrate these leadership activities into their overall educational development.
- Project Documentation: Document student progress and projects to showcase at events like the agency’s annual Artsfest and other youth conferences.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training to enhance your skills in youth development and leadership education.
- Safety and Supervision: Work with program staff to maintain a safe environment for all participants, assisting with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, and activities.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience facilitating activities with youth after-school
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for youth development.
Hourly Rate: $20 - $25 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday 2 pm - 5:30 pm (18 hours per week)
Work Location: 11201 and 11226
Employment date: Immediately
About BCCP:
The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) is a youth development program that connects Brooklyn College to Brooklyn neighborhoods through a comprehensive range of after-school and extracurricular initiatives in under-resourced public schools and at our Brooklyn College Arts Lab (BCAL). Our commitment to providing quality programming lies in diligently crafted holistic and interdisciplinary activities that empower students and meet their unique academic and social-emotional needs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25