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Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady is a medium business in Schenectady, NY. We are professional, agile and our goal is to To promote the social, educational, health, leadership and character development of youth during critical periods of their development.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
The Art Specialist is responsible for guaranteeing that Boys & Girls Club members are provided with a variety of art education. It’s the Art Specialist’s responsibility to prepare lesson plans, activities, and to create a positive, fun, and safe environment.
The candidates for this position should be a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced art professional with impressive leadership ability that enjoys working with youth from ages 6 through 18. This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, instruction, and time management.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities and Functions):
Prepare Youth for Success
- Work with youth of all ability levels and help develop team relationships
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to all members
- Provide members with instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback on their progress
Establish a program setting that insures the health and safety of members
- Educate members on how to understand and follow the standards and positive interaction in the club.
- Keep all art areas neat and clean
- Assures the proper care and maintenance of all art equipment and identifies equipment needs.
- Maintain inventory of art equipment and supplies
- Seek help and assistance with children from other professional staff as needed
Program Development and Implementation
- Effectively implement and administer art programs, services, and activities for members.
- Provide lesson plan for art medium
- Must be creative and resourceful
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members
- Participate in Youth Development Training
- Lifting in excess of 45lbs will be required at times.
- The Art Specialist will rotate between all After school program sites. Hours range from 2:00pm-6:30pm. 25 hours weekly.
This job involves standing for long periods as well as squatting, and lifting, twisting, and running. Lifting in excess of 45lbs will be required at times.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Schenectady, NY 12303: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
