Visual specialist

Description

Summary : Activity Specialist responsible for helping participants grow artistically.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for developing, teaching & maintaining scheduled Activities.
• Responsible for helping participants in their development in the Art and Craft.
• Organizing Arts and Crafts exhibitions.
• Engage participants in the arts to help develop skills that would help them express themselves.
• Develop and maintain arts, theater, music, dance and poetry, jewelry making and paper mache.
• Organize and create art exhibitions, dance routines, theater presentations, music recitals and poetry jams.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants.
• Maintain site bulletin boards and produce flyers for events.
• Organize and create program performances costumes.
• Accompany participants to art, theater, and dance related trips.
• Maintain daily attendance for all courses.
• Co-facilitate Parent Meetings
• Ensure the cleanliness and presence of all of the space used by the program participant
• Responsible for keeping the Program Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occur.
• Submit weekly reports to the Program Director on a timely basis.
• Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events.
• Assist other staff when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $18 - $20 / per hour. This is a part- time position with approximately 20 hours per week.

This is a part-time position. Days and hours are as follows : Monday-Friday 6pm to 10pm, & some Saturdays 12am to 5pm. 6pm - 11pm

Education :

• High School Diploma or GED; working towards or possessing AA or BA degree a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1 years experience in the field and high level of knowledge in Creative Arts
• Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings
• Experience with lesson plan development
• Submit to background checks in compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOH and SACC regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Working conditions and physical demands required :

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
• Move for long periods, providing instruction.
• Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend / descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth.

Last updated : 2024-10-08

Salary : $18 - $20