Activity Instructor Visual Arts (LEAP) Job at Good Shepherd Services in New YorkMediabistro • New York, NY, United States
Activity Instructor Visual Arts (LEAP) Job at Good Shepherd Services in New York
Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionMust be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma or GED required. Experience and / or training relevant to the position required. Candidates with some college, experience with adolescents and teaching / coaching youth are encouraged to apply. Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people. Excellent planning, organization and time management skills. Ability to engage youth while setting structure and limits in a group setting. Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective. Location : Creston Campus – 125 E 181st Street, Bronx, NY Hours : 8 - 10 hours per week; Non-Exempt, September - June Schedule : Monday - Friday, 2 : 00 PM – 6 : 00 PM Salary : $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Overview
Activity Instructor Visual Arts (LEAP) role at Good Shepherd Services. The Visual Arts Instructor leads hands-on, creative art classes for youth, fostering creativity, skill development, and self-expression in a fun, engaging setting.
Responsibilities
- Teach age-appropriate visual arts classes using mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media.
- Follow and adapt a sequenced art curriculum while incorporating original projects and student interests.
- Submit lesson and unit plans in advance for review.
- Connect art projects to history, culture, literacy, or other academic themes when appropriate.
- Plan and organize a culminating art show, exhibit, or portfolio presentation each session.
- Work with the Program Director to ensure classes support student creativity and align with program goals.
- Collaborate with group leaders and program aides, assigning classroom support roles and sharing expectations.
- Guide support staff in helping students continue or reinforce projects between sessions.
- Manage setup, cleanup, and care of art supplies, materials, and classroom organization.
- Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
- Maintain an inclusive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable experimenting and sharing their work.
- Bring creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm to each class.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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