Good Shepherd Services is hiring: Activity Instructor Visual Arts (LEAP) in New

Overview

Activity Instructor Visual Arts (LEAP) role at Good Shepherd Services. The Visual Arts Instructor leads hands-on, creative art classes for youth, fostering creativity, skill development, and self-expression in a fun, engaging setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach age-appropriate visual arts classes using mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media.
• Follow and adapt a sequenced art curriculum while incorporating original projects and student interests.
• Submit lesson and unit plans in advance for review.
• Connect art projects to history, culture, literacy, or other academic themes when appropriate.
• Plan and organize a culminating art show, exhibit, or portfolio presentation each session.
• Work with the Program Director to ensure classes support student creativity and align with program goals.
• Collaborate with group leaders and program aides, assigning classroom support roles and sharing expectations.
• Guide support staff in helping students continue or reinforce projects between sessions.
• Manage setup, cleanup, and care of art supplies, materials, and classroom organization.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Maintain an inclusive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable experimenting and sharing their work.
• Bring creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm to each class.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
• Candidates with some college, experience with adolescents and teaching/coaching youth are encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to engage youth while setting structure and limits in a group setting.
• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Position Details

• Location: Creston Campus – 125 E 181st Street, Bronx, NY
• Hours: 8 - 10 hours per week; Non-Exempt, September - June
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour