6th - 8th Grade Art Teacher

The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a comprehensive supplemental education and youth development organization that works to help motivated students develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values and personal resilience they need to ensure success in school, career and life.  HEAF identifies scholars in middle school and supports them until they graduate from four-year colleges through a variety of after-school, Saturday and summer educational and youth development programs. 

This Spring, we are continuing to offer after school academic enrichment and youth development programs virtually, with the goal of supporting our middle schoolers education and social emotional needs. Teachers will use zoom and google classroom to teach live sessions as well as post assignments for students throughout the after school semester. 

Program Details:

• Orientation: January 5th, 2020
• Program Dates: January 11th-May 28th, 2020
• Instructional Hours: Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm and Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
• Administrative Hours: 2 hours/week

Summary:

Art instructors will teach 2 hour long zoom classes per week, utilizing a sequenced curriculum designed by the instructor that focuses on various artistic mediums as well as art history and art criticism. Teachers use zoom  and google classroom to teach classes weekly and document and assess student progress throughout the program. The ideal candidate has a passion for youth development, is open to rethinking the way students learn, is innovative and will be able to utilize various instruction models. We ask that teachers be creative, fun and engaging.  The ability to create a safe and rich learning environment online is essential. 

Ideal Candidate Has:

• B.A. in education, Art, Art History or related field (M.A. preferred)
• NYC/NYS certification in Arts Education or significantly experienced
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in middle school or high school
• Experience writing curricul 
• um preferred 
• Experience in cooperative learning groups and inquiry-based learning techniques 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to promote HEAF educational and youth development philosophy
• Ability to work collaboratively with the HEAF staff
• Ability and willingness to commit to entire summer program
• Access to computer with webcam and microphone

Compensation:

$50/hr for instruction; $15/hr for training, meetings and administrative duties.

$200 for curriculum and lesson planning