Urgently Require Theater Instructor - Flushing, NY in Flushing, Queens, NY

Job title: Theater Instructor - Flushing, NY

Company: Boys? Club of New York

Job description: Position: Theater/Drama Instructor



Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355



Salary Range: $30.00 per hour



Hours: 10 hours per week



Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt



About Us



Founded in 1876, The Boys? Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.



Job Summary



We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff. The Theater/Drama Instructor will be responsible for leading art classes of 4 to 20 boys, ages 7-21 via Zoom. We are seeking a reliable, highly motivated candidate with a strong record of working with young people. The Theater/Drama Instructor will plan and implement an age-appropriate and engaging art program to help members develop confidence and self-expression. He/she will also be responsible for effective classroom management, supervision, and safety of members, ensuring an enjoyable, challenging and meaningful experience.



Job Requirements



Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.



Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice

• Encourage participation and collaboration and foster confidence, self-expression, and creativity


• Use various teaching techniques and materials, adapting to meet participants? needs, if necessary


• Review instructional content, methods, and student performance to develop recommendations for curriculum revision, development, and/or elimination


• Complete and submit all relevant reports, including supply requests, lesson plans, and timesheets


• Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Arts Director


• Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, improvisation and other teaching mechanisms


• Discuss and demonstrate vocal and body expression to teach acting, dancing, and movement styles, character development, and personality projection


• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior


• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings


• Other duties as assigned

• At least 2 years relevant training, 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience facilitating middle school or high school youth performing arts programs

• Experience with various theater/dance forms including but not limited to improvisation, acting/playwriting, and/or stage movement


• Demonstrated leadership in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting


• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting


• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and self-assuredness


• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

• PTO: Sick time only

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