Creative Arts Instructor

Summary About New Youth Leaders (NYL) New Youth Leaders (NYL) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that helps young people grow through sports, arts, and media. Our hands-on approach encourages youth to explore their Passion, Plan ideas, Produce meaningful work, and connect their experiences to their Purpose. Position Overview The Creative Arts Instructor designs and leads engaging, hands-on art activities for groups of approximately 15–20 elementary school students. Activities may include digital arts, jewelry design, photography, collage, arts and crafts, and other visual art forms. At NYL, creative arts provide more than an opportunity to make something. They help young people explore ideas, experiment with materials, develop new skills, express themselves, and discover their creative potential. Qualifications College coursework or a degree in art, design, photography, digital media, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceDemonstrated interest or experience in a visual art form, such as digital arts, jewelry design, photography, drawing, painting, collage, or mixed mediaAt least six months of experience working with youth in an educational, recreational, arts, or community-based settingA portfolio, website or social media page that demonstrate creative interests and skills Ability to complete required background checks and obtain applicable OCFS clearanceCPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Duties We are looking for an emerging or experienced artist who enjoys working with children, is comfortable experimenting with different techniques, and can turn creative ideas into engaging, age-appropriate activities. Creative Planning and Instruction Design and lead engaging arts activities that encourage exploration, experimentation, and creative expressionIntroduce students to a variety of materials, techniques, tools, and visual arts concepts including color, shape, texture, design and constructionDevelop simple lesson plans that build skills over time using NYL’s Plan → Play → Create approachAdapt projects to different skill levels, interest, and learning needs How to Apply If you would like to become a member of our team, please complete our submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your passion about the role and what makes your experience a good fit for the role to: Newyouthleaders@gmail.com Add "Creative Arts Instructor:" in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Statement New Youth Leaders is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve Apply Now