What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Instructor position at Overtown Youth Center Inc?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Classification : Non Exempt
Location : Overtown (Miami)
Status : Part-time
Hourly range
25.00 - $35.00 Per Hour
Department : Program
Benefits :
Aflac Supplemental Insurance, 401K
Revision Date : April 2023
The OYC Miami Art Instructor is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and 100 percent passionate about the arts! The instructor's mission is to provide students, grades K-12, with a variety of unique art techniques and expressions that will help them reach their art goals. As a result, students will have access to a full and comprehensive art curriculum and program. In this role, you will provide students with opportunities to showcase their pieces during art exhibits, displays, and in competitions as available. The instructor's creativity should be explored by inspiring, empowering, and enriching lives through artistic forms such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, fashion design, graphic design, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide enrichment instruction in a creative art form
- Plan, develop and implement art curriculum to meet learning goals
- Implement technique-based lessons
- Select the art materials to be purchased by OYC Miami and maintain the inventory of art materials (e.g., pencils, pens, charcoal, brushes, watercolors, acrylic paints, clay, and other art materials)
- Prepare and arrange art materials and art equipment in the classroom for students to use
- Discuss various artistic approaches and traditions and encourage students to express themselves artistically
- Organize art exhibitions to display the artworks of students and help them develop their art portfolios
- Ability to manage classroom behavior and engage students at all levels
- Assist in supervising groups of students on field trips, bus routes and other activities held at the OYC.
- Use interpersonal skills to support students in various settings.
- Mentor / counsel students and encourage social inclusion.
- Attend meetings conferences and training sessions as required
- Provide support and advice to young people experiencing difficulties, such as family problems, peer pressure, etc.
- Work closely with volunteers and partners as assigned.
- Be a good role model for students.
- Maintains classroom equipment / storage room in an orderly fashion
- Ensure that all equipment / supplies are working properly and in good standing.
Standards for Measuring Performance
Core Values
Culture
Requirements
Salary Description
25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Salary : $25 - $35
