Job Title: Children's Painting InstructorDepartment: Center for Family LifeReports to: Rachel Alter, Director of School Age ProgramsFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDate: 4/1/24Job Overview:The Center for Family Life seeking an experienced, highly creative, passionate, and reliable arts educator to lead after-school painting classes for children ages 6-8 years. Candidates should be knowledgeable about a variety of painting techniques, styles, and execution, with a commitment to helping children develop their artistic skills and knowledge through hands-on inquiry.The ideal candidate will be passionate about educating children in the arts and a skilled communicator.This position will begin in September 2024.Responsibilities and Duties:
Create and implement an age-appropriate semester-long curriculum that progressively builds on elements and principles of design, painting techniques, color theory, and artistic expression.
Support and guide students during class activities, offering assistance and answering questions to foster their understanding and progress.
Set up and prepare materials for each class, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available for students
Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment, enforcing safety rules and procedures related to the use of painting equipment and tools
Qualifications:
Prior relevant teaching experience
Knowledge of a variety of painting techniques, art styles, and terminology
Availability one or two weekday afternoons, between 3 and 6 pm
Hourly Range: Minimum $75- Maximum $100 per hour, commensurate with experienceTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Rachel Alter, Director of School- Age Programs, at ralter@mmjccm.orgDiversity is a core value of The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We actively strive and evolve to develop and maintain workspaces that are fully inclusive.