Good Shepherd Services · 3 months ago
Activity Instructor - Film Making & Photography (PS 297)
Brooklyn, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $25/hrGood Shepherd Services is a youth-centered organization seeking an Activity Instructor specializing in Film Making and Photography. The role involves teaching and facilitating classes that promote creativity and self-expression while preparing students for a culminating event.
CharityConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Prepare and develop age, and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects that fuse the arts and academic competencies to be reviewed by supervisors before being taught
Teach students the fundamentals of photography and filmmaking, including camera operation, video editing, and techniques
Develop and/or follow a sequenced Curriculum based on students’ interest. Curriculum should promote creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional and professional growth
Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable
Provide basic hands-on knowledge of camera and operation, both video and photography
Ensure students will be prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in a culminating event
Attends all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified
Foster a youth development, strength’s based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and community to participants
Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment
Guides program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience and/or training relevant to the position required
Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills
Ability to engage youth, while setting structure and limits in a group setting
Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective
Preferred
Candidates with some college, experience with adolescents and teaching/coaching youth are encouraged to apply
Company
Good Shepherd Services
Good Shepherd Services provides social services and support for children, youth and women from vulnerable communities.
Founded in 1857
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diana Noriega
Chief Anti-Racism and Equity Officer
Elizabeth Garcia
Chief Program Officer, Community Based Programs
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