After School Instructor - Stop Motion Animation at Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Visual Storytelling, Stop Motion Animation, Creative Process, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Supervision, Communication, Curriculum Development, Collaboration, Artistic Activities, Teaching, Patience, Kindness, Tact, Judgment, Initiative

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description We are seeking a part-time teacher to lead fun and engaging visual storytelling workshops with groups of elementary school students after school. During these weekly sessions, students collaborate to create original, narrative, stop-motion short films - from brainstorming through post-production. We are seeking instructors who can support students' creative processes, and guide them successfully through all stages of the process. The scheduled hours for Instructors are from 2:30pm to 5:00PM, when NYC public schools are in session. Instructors are the educators (Teachers, Coaches, Teaching Artists, etc.), who give instruction and leadership in specialized activities in after-school programs. These “club” activities can be artistic, athletic, academic, or recreational in nature. Activity Specialists are school teachers, experts in specific fields of study/endeavor, or individuals with comparable qualifications. Duties and Responsibilities Implements course curriculum, and assists with its development Works with teaching assistant to create lesson plans in accordance with course curriculum Requests supplies from Site Supervisor well in advance of class sessions Leads classes with school-age children Supervises children during transitions Supervises teaching assistants Communicates regularly with Site Supervisor and/or Director about student progress Plans, coordinates, and oversees culminating events at the end of each cycle Requirements Subject-matter expertise in a field consistent with the subject taught Patient, kind and friendly Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children Able to manage and give priority to multiple tasks. Exhibits creativity and innovativeness working in a fast-paced environment. Able to use own initiative, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy. University degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Instructors lead visual storytelling workshops where students create stop-motion films. They are responsible for implementing the curriculum, supervising students, and coordinating events.