NEW YORK, NYPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from New York Edge

• Job overview

  The Visual Arts Specialist at New York Edge leads and organizes visual arts activities for youth, fostering creativity and skill development within after-school programs.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves organizing and leading arts activities, enforcing behavior rules, preparing materials, adapting teaching methods to student needs, and progressively developing student skills toward final projects.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have at least one year of visual arts experience and one year of teaching or coaching experience, be knowledgeable in various visual arts, able to follow curriculum, and possess strong communication skills.

• Work environment and culture

  New York Edge provides a safe and enriching environment focused on youth development and education within New York City public schools.

• Company information

  New York Edge is the largest after-school and summer camp provider in NYC public schools, serving 40,000 students annually with programs in STEM, arts, sports, and college access.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in New York City public schools, requiring presence during after-school hours Monday through Friday.

• Unique job features

  The job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health and involves interaction with school staff, students, and parents.

Company overview

New York Edge, Inc. is a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing after-school and summer programs for students in underserved communities across New York City. They generate revenue through government grants, private donations, and partnerships with educational institutions. Founded in 1992, the organization has a rich history of fostering academic enrichment, sports, and arts programs to support holistic child development. Their mission is to bridge the opportunity gap and ensure equitable access to quality education and extracurricular activities for all students.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in visual arts instruction, emphasizing your ability to organize and lead diverse arts activities such as painting, drawing, photography, and digital media.

• Focus on showcasing your skills in following curricula and adapting teaching methods to meet the needs and interests of youth, as well as your reliability and punctuality.

• Apply through multiple channels including New York Edge's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Visual Arts Specialist role.

• Connect with current New York Edge employees in the arts or education divisions on LinkedIn; start your messages with ice breakers like commenting on their recent projects, expressing enthusiasm about New York Edge's mission, or asking about their experience working with youth in after-school programs.

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