Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, Inc is hiring: Media Arts Instructors in Hampt

Job Description
Position Summary: LTYC is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy Media Arts Instructor to inspire and educate students in grades K-8 through digital creativity! This role blends art, technology, and storytelling to help young learners explore photography, animation, video production, and digital design in a fun, engaging environment. This is an independent contractor position and not an employee role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and teach age-appropriate media arts lessons incorporating digital tools, photography, animation, video production, and graphic design.
• Introduce students to key concepts in media literacy, visual storytelling, and creative problem-solving.
• Utilize various digital tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, iMovie, Procreate, or similar programs) to develop students' technical skills.
• Guide students in creating individual and group media projects, such as digital artwork, stop-motion animation, and short films.
• Foster an inclusive, creative, and safe learning environment where students can explore new ideas and express themselves.
• Maintain classroom technology and ensure responsible use of digital tools.
• Collaborate with other educators to integrate media arts into interdisciplinary projects.
• Showcase student work through digital exhibitions, screenings, or school events.
• Provide informal assessments and feedback to students and parents as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to form trust-based relationships with learned and other stakeholders.
• Emotional Intelligence: Impeccable strategic, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and abilities. Attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines and streamline processes; while taking responsibility for process for improvement and accountability.
• Operational Excellence: Excellent computer skills, the ability to operate computers and possess basic knowledge of Google Suite, Quickbooks, MS Windows, Microsoft Word, and other software. Organizational skills with a high level of professionalism, enthusiasm, and customer service.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Regular and consistent attendance, must perform duties with moderate direction given, operating from established directions and instructions. Able to self-motivate, self-regulate and make autonomous decisions. Able to comprehend purpose and drive to carry out directives independently and with a team.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Media Arts, Digital Arts, Art Education, Film, or related field, Teaching Certification or has completed at least 30 college credits
• At least 3 years of prior experience teaching media arts to children, ideally in an elementary or middle school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and a student-centered teaching approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons for different age groups and learning styles.
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to nurturing creativity in young learners.

Additional Requirements:

• Independent Contractor Agreement: Must be signed upon acceptance.
• References: Three professional references required, including at least one from a previous position working with children.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from school site(s).
• Certifications:
• Valid CPR & First Aid certification.
• Proof of educational background and professional certifications (if applicable).
• Health Clearance:
• A letter from a physician confirming candidate is in good health, free from communicable diseases (including TB).
• Background Check:

Must provide a current background check from CJIS (including state, federal, and childcare clearance).