Comic Book Art Specialist

About the role

New York Edge is seeking a Comic Book Specialist to organize, lead, and promote interest in various storytelling through graphic images. This role involves teaching youth through developmentally appropriate lessons.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in comic book cartoonists.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet the student’s needs.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment.
• Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing desired results.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
• Progressively develop student skills leading to a final project.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of pencilers, inker, colorist, and letterer.
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred.
• Must be able to follow a curriculum.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• May be required to walk up and down stairs.
• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent required; some college preferred.
• A minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience is required.
• Must have passion for New York Edge's mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development.
• Candidates qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are also preferred.

Work schedule

9-15 hours per week. Monday through Friday -- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm