Hip Hop Instructor
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!)
Location:
Borough:
Queens
Job Type:
Paid
Minimum age:
18 years old
Specific Days Needed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Number of Available Positions:
1
Maximum Hours/Week:
6 hours/week
Public Transportation:
Bus, Train
Area of Focus:
Arts (Visual, Music, Dance, Theater)
Job Description:
Hip-Hop Instructor
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!)
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) is a fast growing non-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing the necessary supports and opportunities to ensure the success of low-income South Asian youth in New York City. Our programs, which are offered at schools and sites across Queens, include leadership development, academic support and college preparation, employment training and placement, sports and artistic opportunities, as well as counseling and general social support.
Position Summary: SAYA! is seeking an energetic, dedicated and committed Hip-Hop instructor to facilitate workshops for youth. Instruction will take place at the after school program at M.S. 137 in Ozone Park, Queens. TheInstructor will create and implement creative/performing arts curricula that will help youth enhance their skills and talents to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities Include:
o Create and facilitate purposeful lesson plans that help youth reveal artistic expression.
o Ensure engagement, participation, and consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities, taking a strengths-based approach to teaching.
o Establish rapport with youth and provide guidance and overall direction to help students achieve self-awareness and artistic capabilities.
o Train students for a special culminating event to take place at the end of the school year
o Collaborate constructively with coworkers, and communicate regularly with supervisory staff
o Serve as a positive role model and uphold professional behavior.
o Submit regular program reports and attendance sheets.
o Participate in training and staff development activities several times per month outside of program hours.
Required Skills/Experience:
Core Qualifications:
o College students and/or artists with prior teaching experience preferred
o Provide a portfolio attesting to prior experience in the field of creative and performing arts
o A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice
o Strong interest and experience in youth development, academic enrichment and arts
o Availability between 3:00 – 5:30; 3-6 hours per week (including prep time), Monday-Thursday during the school year.
o Ability to work as part of a team with the school community
o Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, volunteers, and others
o Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to the attention of Nadia Deokinanan
Email: nadia@saya.org
Fax: (718) 651-3480
Email: nadia@saya.org
Fax: (718) 651-3480