Film, Media, and Animation Teacher -$40 - 45/hour

Calling all superstars! Film, Media, and Animation Teachers needed immediately!

About: CinemaKidz is New York City’s premier film, media and Animation organization. Our after school program is a hands on maker experience designed to provide children with the opportunity to explore the art of film and Animation through experimentation and play. We have a staff of roughly 35 amazing teachers, many who have been with the company for several years.

The Position: We are seeking versatile, creative, responsible, and self-driven amazing Teachers who can Lead and/or Assist facilitating filmmaking and/or Animation after school classes throughout NYC. CinemaKidz offers 14+ different film, media, and Animation courses. Classes focus on the creative exploration of the medium, using accessible equipment for elementary and middle school children.

We hope to find someone who can join our team and bring a great deal of excitement, experience, and flexibility to the program. The most successful teachers are those who are excited to work with students on these projects, and who are very excited about creative projects and experimenting with various medias.

After School Teacher Rates:

Assistant teachers: $20 - 30/hr

Lead Teacher $35-45/hr

Senior Teacher $50/hr +

Summer Teacher rates: $18 - 25/hour

Expected School Year Hours: Roughly 1.75 - 3.5 hours each day, with additional remote work, trainings, and meetings. CinemaKidz requires a minimum commitment of 3 consistent days/week. 8+ month minimum commitment.

Start Date: Immediate, trainings to commence right away. Must be available to start training and shadowing immediately

Location: Various locations throughout NYC, primarily in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a CinemaKidz after school class that teaches the basic tenets of filmmaking, animation, or other media arts to children in grades 1 through 8.
• Follow along with the curriculum and syllabus for each class, and also bring fresh ideas to the class.
• Attend various trainings, professional development opportunities, as well as regular weekly progress meetings
• Set up and breakdown materials in preparation for the classes as needed, as well as transport of some supplies as necessary (materials transported fit into a backpack).
• Stay in communication with administrative staff and leadership team before and after each class, as well as in various trainings and one on one meetings
• Upload content from class onto Google Drive
• Polish up any student work as needed throughout the semester/course
• Communicate regularly with CK staff, fill out progress reports and other communication forms as necessary
• Lots of opportunity for growth and other teaching opportunities may arise for the right person
• Must be able to commit for a minimum of 8+ months
• Those with the ability to work full time seasonally during the summer will be given preference

Experience:

• Must have video production, animation, and/or creative Media experience or a willingness to learn and be in an assistant role
• Must have at least 1+ years experience teaching elementary/middle school aged children, and ability to work with all ages between 5 and 15 years old, and 2+ years for lead teaching
• Ability to successfully manage a group of 8-10 children alone
• Must have a creative eye, and understand how to make video projects from start to finish without much guidance
• Must have experience working in an after school and/or educational setting
• Must be familiar and very comfortable with various media apps, technology, and cloud based programs, especially Apple products
• Energetic, and positive demeanor, and ability to connect with children
• Must be responsible, communicative, and an independent employee who thrives in a community that fosters creativity and independence.
• Must be able to submit to and pass any background checks and/or forms as per the company and school in order to work with children.
• Must be willing to submit a medical form with Tb test and immunizations within 2 weeks or start date
• Must be fully vaccinated again COVID

Please email company directly OR apply via indeed. Applications without a resume and without all application questions answered will NOT be considered. NO CALLS PLEASE.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Camp
• Charter school
• In-person
• Private school
• Public school
• School

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at CinemaKidz in particular, what stood out to you about the program?
• Please elaborate on your teaching experience and/or experience working with children in elementary and middle school:
• Please elaborate on your hands-on experience making video and/or media projects from start to finish, i.e. what's types of projects, technical software and equipment, level of aptitude, etc.. Please elaborate on other Media software, projects, experience:
• What is your availability to work? Days, times, etc. Any particular limitations to your schedule?
• Are you available to work full time this summer 2024?
• Please PASTE YOUR COVER LETTER here, or a brief statement about why you are a great fit for this job! Please be sure to be specific and detailed about why you are a great fit for this position:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person