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Good Shepherd Services is hiring: Activity Instructor - Photography / Videograph

Good Shepherd Services, New York, NY, United States, 10261

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Activity Instructor - Photography / Videography ( PS 297 )

The FILM Activity Instructor will teach and facilitate a youth centered Activity in the area of Photography and Graphics, including two 90 sec media presentations.

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: COMPASS PS 297 - 700 Park Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206

Hours: Up to 15 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt (Sept. - June). Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm.

Major Duties

  • 2-4 classes per week.
  • Develop and/or follow a sequenced Curriculum based on students’ interest. Curriculum should promote creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional and professional growth.
  • Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
  • Provide basic hands-on knowledge of camera and operation, both video and photography.
  • Ensure students will be prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in two culminating events.
  • Attend all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified.
  • Foster a youth development, strength-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and community to participants.
  • Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
  • Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred with professional experience.
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Experience working with youth.
  • Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
  • Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Employment context

  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries: Non-profit Organizations

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as listed; it does not include external listings or unrelated postings.

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