Digital Drawing Arts Specialist

About the role

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the Digital Drawing Arts Specialist role. This role involves organizing, leading, and promoting interest in digital media activities.

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 the art activity of digital media.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of Digital Drawing and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
• 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 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

The Digital Drawing Arts Specialist will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration. Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with the community at-large during trips or events. The Digital Drawing Arts Specialist will work 9-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. The job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.