Media Arts Instructor - Harlem, NY

Location: 321 E. 111th Street, New York, NY 10029

Salary Range: $30.00 per hour

Hours: 2-10 hours per week

Fall Schedule: September 3rd - December 20th

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

The Media Arts Instructor will be responsible for leading art classes of 4 to 20 boys, ages 7-21. We are seeking a reliable, highly motivated candidate with a strong record of working with young people. The Media Arts Instructor will plan and implement an age-appropriate and engaging art program to help members develop confidence and self-expression. He/she will also be responsible for effective classroom management, supervision, and safety of members, ensuring an enjoyable, challenging and meaningful experience. The Media Arts Instructor is responsible for creating lesson plans that develop confidence and self-expression.

Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot. 

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice 
• Encourage participation and collaboration and foster confidence, self-expression, and creativity
• Use various teaching techniques and materials, adapting to meet participants’ needs, if necessary
• Review instructional content, methods, and student performance to develop recommendations for curriculum revision, development, and/or elimination
• Complete and submit all relevant reports, including supply requests, lesson plans, and timesheets
• Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Art Director
• Teach lessons using various media techniques and programs (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior 
• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 2 years relevant training, 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Demonstrated leadership in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and self-assuredness
• Experience with multiple computer programs and software (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign)
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer 

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.  If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.