Photography Teaching Artist - Harlem

Position: Photography Teaching Artist

Location: 321 E. 111th St., NY, NY 10029

Salary: $30.00 per/hour

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is one of New York’s oldest and most well-respected youth development organizations and we are moving forward with an exciting and ambitious strategic agenda. Building on over 140 years of helping boys develop into quality young men, we offer programs that help boys and young men stay in school and go on to college, discover their individual musical and artistic talent, develop healthy minds and bodies, learn leadership skills, and just have fun. We are committed to developing evidence-based programs that will be a model for youth development efforts across the field. To make this happen, we are adding to our strong team of talented professionals to deepen and broaden our impact.

Summary of Position

Are you passionate about building confidence, self-expression and empowerment through photography? Do you enjoy sharing this passion and inspiring youth. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, engaging, and energetic Photography Instructor to develop a successful and comprehensive photography program for boys ages 6-21 in a youth center setting. The Photography Instructor develops new programs to enrich, and, meet the interests and needs of members. He/she will develop and instruct fun, energetic and highly motivated classes for all skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, source and implement curriculum promoting positive youth development through photography instruction in both dark-room and digital photography.

• Observe and evaluate members' work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement.

• Seek and/or create internal and external venues for members to display their pieces.

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

• Plan and implement cross-disciplinary programming to spread the culture of photo arts and creativity throughout the clubhouse.

• Manage photography materials and supplies.

• Cultivate positive and productive relationships with all BCNY members and Staff, and facilitates opportunities for positive interaction.

• Take initiative in recognizing and responding to opportunities for problem solving with members.

• Attend all trainings and required meetings as necessary.

Education and/or Experience

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Art medium or related medium, training in photography also considered; Specialization in teaching or administering lesson plans; Documented previous successful experience working with or caring for youth; Demonstrated leadership ability in an educational, social service and/or youth development settings; Knowledge of techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of creative works.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Design, Planning, Organizing, Professionalism, Dependability, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Innovation

What We Offer PTO: Sick time only

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.