Summer Instructor - Photography/Videography (PS 297)

Major Duties

• Teach and facilitate a youth centered activity in the area of camera work, editing, and lighting.
• Prepare and develop age and skill appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects.
• Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential.
• Facilitate a variety of scaffolded activities based on students' interests.
• Promote teamwork, opportunity for mastery, and emotional and professional growth.
• Participate in community hour activities and other staff-led activities.
• Foster a youth development, strengths-based environment, promoting a sense of belonging, safety, and community.
• Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students' academic success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with professional experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience working with youth.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
• Ability to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Location

COMPASS PS 297 - 700 Park Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206

Hours

8 - 10 hours / week; Non Exempt, July - Mid August