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About the Role
New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the role of Theater Specialist. In this role, you will organize, lead, and promote interest in performing arts activities. Instructors utilize and adapt the New York State Arts Learning Standards to create an engaging and awarding activity that encourages participation in New York Edge programs.
Responsibilities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as theater, music, visual art, dance, and percussion.
- Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate them to students.
- Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet student needs.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment.
- Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing desired results.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Facilitate progressive development of student skills leading to a final project.
Requirements
- Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of theater.
- Must have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
- Must be able to follow a curriculum.
- Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- May be required to walk up and down stairs and lift up to 30lbs.
- Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may require off-site activities such as trips.
- Must have passion for New York Edge's mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development.
- Requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at time of offer and acceptance.
Skills
- Theater
- Teaching
- Instructing youth
- Curriculum following
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- New York City Public School
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
- Minimum of one year of teaching experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Some college preferred
About the Company
- New York Edge is the largest after-school and summer camp program provider in New York City public schools.
- Each year, academic programs, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school.
- Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
Equal Opportunity
- New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer