Activity Instructor - Photography / Videography ( PS 297 )
The FILM Activity Instructor will teach and facilitate a youth centered Activity in the area of Photography and Graphics, including two 90 sec media presentations.
Reports To : Program Manager
Location : COMPASS PS 297 - 700 Park Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206
Hours : Up to 15 Hours / Week, Non-Exempt (Sept. - June). Schedule : Monday-Friday 2 : 30pm-5 : 30pm.
Major Duties
- 2-4 classes per week.
- Develop and / or follow a sequenced Curriculum based on students’ interest. Curriculum should promote creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional and professional growth.
- Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
- Provide basic hands-on knowledge of camera and operation, both video and photography.
- Ensure students will be prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in two culminating events.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified.
- Foster a youth development, strength-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and community to participants.
- Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
- Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred with professional experience.Must be 18 years or olderExperience working with youth.Experience and / or training relevant to the position required.Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and / or youth development perspective.Employment context
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Part-timeJob function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries : Non-profit OrganizationsNote : This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as listed; it does not include external listings or unrelated postings.
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