ABOUT US

　　New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

　　SUMMARY

　　Visual Arts Specialist are responsible for leading afterschool programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor will teach or co-lead activities in one of the following areas: STEM, visual art, performing art, literacy, student leadership and character development, sports, health and wellness, business, finance and entrepreneurship, math, media arts, journalism, botany, and urban agriculture, history. 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.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

　　Build strong relationships with and among students

　　Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of Visual Arts and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.

　　Teach or co-lead daily activities

　　Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students

　　Participate in ongoing professional development activities

　　Prepare materials for daily activities

　　Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

　　Support the coordination of program events

　　Input data and prepare reports

　　Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities

　　QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

　　Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens

　　Creativity

　　Must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

　　Experience working with children and/or teens

　　Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents

　　Sensitive to social-emotional needs and characteristics of students

　　Self-starter who takes initiative

　　Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment

　　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

　　Physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs, lift children, and monitor events.

　　Experience working with children strongly preferred

　　Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

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

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

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

　　Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.