Creative Arts Instructor

Summary

About New Youth Leaders (NYL)

New Youth Leaders (NYL) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that helps young people grow through sports, arts, and media. Our hands-on approach encourages youth to explore their Passion, Plan ideas, Produce meaningful work, and connect their experiences to their Purpose.

Position Overview

The Creative Arts Instructor designs and leads engaging, hands-on art activities for groups of approximately 15–20 elementary school students. Activities may include digital arts, jewelry design, photography, collage, arts and crafts, and other visual art forms.  At NYL, creative arts provide more than an opportunity to make something. They help young people explore ideas, experiment with materials, develop new skills, express themselves, and discover their creative potential.

Qualifications

• College coursework or a degree in art, design, photography, digital media, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated interest or experience in a visual art form, such as digital arts, jewelry design, photography, drawing, painting, collage, or mixed media
• At least six months of experience working with youth in an educational, recreational, arts, or community-based setting
• A portfolio, website or social media page that demonstrate creative interests and skills  
• Ability to complete required background checks and obtain applicable OCFS clearance
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

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Duties

• Design and lead engaging arts activities that encourage exploration, experimentation, and creative expression
• Introduce students to a variety of materials, techniques, tools, and visual arts concepts including color, shape, texture, design and construction
• Develop simple lesson plans that build skills over time using NYL’s Plan → Play → Create approach
• Adapt projects to different skill levels, interest, and learning needs