"After School Art Portfolio Instructor"

Bank Street School for Children (BSC) is seeking an Art Portfolio Instructor. We are looking for a dynamic individual who embodies our values of integrity and youth development. Under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the Art Portfolio instructor will conduct a weekly class. The ideal candidate will have experience with 5th - 8th-grade students and an understanding of social and emotional learning.

Responsibilities:

• Guide students in selecting, refining, and presenting artwork for middle-to-high school portfolio requirements.
• Teach portfolio organization, photography of artwork, and digital submission best practices.
• Provide individualized feedback to help students articulate their artistic vision.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art.
• Integrate art history, contemporary practices, and cultural perspectives into the curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Conduct art sessions once a week.
• Handle administrative responsibilities as necessary.
• Communicate weekly with families via email.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members.
• Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Be an effective communicator who can mentor students.
• Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations.
• Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.
• Oversee the dismissal of students after every practice.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching art with school-age children.
• Preferred experience in youth art programming.
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class.