Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation · 4 months ago
Sr. Animation Experience Designer/Curriculum Writer
New York, New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $40/hrNew York Edge is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing school-based afterschool programs in New York City. They are seeking a Sr. Animation Experience Designer to develop and refine engaging curriculum content for K-12 students, utilizing industry-standard software and a creative approach to teaching animation.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Assist in assessing and adapting existing animation curricula and training material to meet the unique needs of New York Edge programs
Participate in meetings with the curriculum team, instructional staff, and program directors to understand curriculum requirements and implementation strategies
Contribute to the development of curricula that aligns with organizational goals and adhere to specific formats and standards
Learn to incorporate learning technologies into curricula, utilizing tools such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Milanote, and Asana to enhance educational effectiveness
Conduct regular visits to program sites to observe experience facilitation and implementation, ensuring alignment with educational goals
Support animation instructors through regular training and check-ins, and manage studio resources to facilitate an optimal teaching and learning environment
Communicate site needs and developments in real-time to ensure responsive curriculum adjustments and resource allocation. Must participate actively in weekly professional development sessions to keep instructors updated on iterations of the stop-motion animation experience and modules
Qualification
Required
A college degree in Media Arts or related field. Bachelor's Degree required
A willingness to learn Instructional Design Knowledge such as Understanding by Design (UbD), DACUM, Backward Design Method, and the ADDIE framework
Awareness of the New York State K-12 Common Core Learning Standards and an interest in creating grade-specific content
Willingness to work closely with a diverse team of curriculum developers, instructors, and program directors
A strong desire to learn and contribute to the creation of engaging and impactful learning experiences for students
Company
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation
SASF's MISSION: To help bridge the academic performance gap among under-achieving students by extending the school day and year with wholesome, skill-building activities designed to improve New York City children’s academic performance, health and wellness, attitude towards school, self-confidence, character and values, and opportunity for lifelong employment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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