Teaching Assistant, Art Center

Teaching Assistant, Art Center

ID

2024-1998

Department

92NY Arts Center [2]

Position Type

Per Diem

Job Summary

92NY's Art Center offers a wide variety of afterschool and weekend visual art classes for children / teens ages 4 - 17. The Art Center welcomes over 300 children and teens each semester with classes led by Teaching Artists. The 92NY's Art Center Teaching Assistant Program offers participants a hands-on classroom experience that provides tools and techniques for working in the field of visual art education. Classes run from September to January and then from January until mid June.

Job Responsibilities Include

Support and collaborate with lead Teaching Artists in weekly art classes. Teaching Assistants work in a mentorship relationship with Art Center children's faculty who are experienced with lesson planning, classroom development and management.

• Provide additional support and assistance to students and help foster a creative and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Assist with drop-off and pick up for students, distributing supplies and classroom set up / clean up.
• Opportunities are given towards the end of the semester for Teaching Assistants to develop and lead a lesson with mentor Teaching Artist.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

Work Environment & Requirements

Per Diem Compensation

$23 / hour