Kids Creative After-School Programs 2011-2012
New York’s most unique after school leads children through a creative adventure,
using acting and music to build a collaborative community.
Kids Creative is a New York City nonprofit organization that offers arts-based, peace education programs for Pre-K to middle-school age students through after-school programs, workshops and summer camps.
Parents and teachers are amazed by the energy, enthusiasm and confidence we generate in their children as we equip them with the skills to be creative and give them the tools to become peace builders. We educate the whole child and our afterschool programs offers classes in the Arts, sports, yoga, homework help, peace and culture and more. All activities are linked by a common peace-building thread which includes mottos such as "all ideas are good" and anti-bullying rules, including ‘no teasing or fake teasing, no fighting or fake fighting.’ Students share ideas, collaborate with others and perform a show that is completely from their imagination each semester.
We are looking for staff for Fall 2011!
Site Directors
Head Group Leaders (play directors)
Assistant Group Leaders (assistant play directors)
Theatre Instructors
Music Instructors
Art Instructors
Sports Instructors
Dance Instructors
Peace and Culture Specialists
Please see the job descriptions below:
Position Available: Kids Creative Site Director (After school program at PS 102)
Primary Function: The primary role of the Site Director is to ensure that the program is safe, enriching, and fun and that Kids Creative’s goals for children and the community are being realized.
Work Hours: 1:30-6 PM, Monday – Friday plus bi monthly Staff Trainings
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Supervises: Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers Counselors
Reports to: Executive Director and Program Director
Job Responsibilities
o Supervise all on site program staff and participants
o Ensure a safe and engaging environment for program participants
o Ensure compliance with all DOH and host school procedures
o Responsible for collecting parent fees in coordination with Kids Creative Fiscal Department
o Liaison with host site staff and meet regularly with designated school staff members such as custodians, PTA representatives and principals to ensure that the program is in-line with established goals
o Creatively market the afterschool program to parents through meetings and other activities
o Interface with stakeholders and other important visitors to tell them about the program, introduce them to students and staff and lead a tour of the program
o Maintain all required administrative records and files according to program requirements and applicable regulations
o Attend mandatory meetings at the main office and submit monthly financial reports
o Ensure that all staff have received, reviewed and comprehend the policy, procedure and the curriculum Manual
o Run regular staff meetings
o Collaborate with HR and Executive Director in Hiring /firing program staff
o Collaborate with the Program director to support the curriculum implementation process and conduct teacher evaluations
o Ensure that schedule is followed
o Initiate and organize functions such as performances, exhibitions, field days, etc.
o Initiate and organize community service and leadership opportunities for students as appropriate
o Submit fiscal reports to Kids Creative
o Maintain the youth services database
o Report staff hours to payroll officer on a bi-weekly basis in a timely fashion
o Oversee the ordering and maintenance of supplies
o Attend and/or lead professional development activities which may, on occasion, take place outside of regular hours
o Complete end of year paperwork.
Qualifications:
o Qualified candidates must have a college degree, at least 3 years experience in an academic/recreation setting with children, and at least two years supervisory experience
o Qualified candidate must be able to multitask between supervising and administrative task on a daily basis
o Qualified candidates must have a strong commitment to children. Must be willing to learn and implement new strategies to inspire students to be positive, thoughtful, and motivated to work hard and take risks. The ability to inspire positive teamwork, initiate and follow-thorough with minimal supervision, work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and balance competing deadlines a must. Impeccable references are a must. A Masters level degree in a related field is a plus.
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to Ashley Fludd at Jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
Title: Head Group Leader
Primary Function: The primary role of the Head Group Leader is to guide students from K-8th Grade as they collaborate to create an original story based on their own ideas. The Head teacher also leads homework help and group activities.
Salary: Based on experience
Supervises: Assistant Group Leaders and Counselors
Reports to: Site Director and Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Lead a teaching team in instructing and managing a group of approximately twenty (20) children, conducting theatre based group activities and homework help sessions (typically one hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Engage students in a process that includes ensemble building activities, brainstorming, improvisation, script writing, rehearsal, and performance skills to create an original play and develop skills they will apply in performance.
· Collaborate with Art and Music Instructors to prepare a performance of their original play each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director and teaching team.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Be at least 21 years of age and have a HS diploma or its equivalent and at least 1yr. of college experience
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
Title: Assistant Group Leader
Primary Function: The Assistant Group Leader supports the Head Group Leader in collaborating with students from K-8th Grade to create an original story based on their own ideas. The Assistant Group Leader will also work with students during homework help and group activities. They serve as first responders in mediating any conflicts or personal issues that may arise and are also responsible for addressing the basic needs of the students in their group.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Head Group Leader, Site Director and Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Primary Responsibilities:
· Supports the Head Group Leader in instructing and managing a group of approximately twenty (20) students during group activities, homework help and the story making process.
· Assists the Head Group Leader in developing a long term plan for the semester and in developing lesson plans aimed at reaching specific goals and participate in meetings with the teaching team to review plans and class progress.
· Adheres to Kids Creative Safety Guidelines to ensure the safety of the children under their supervision at all times
· Supervises and manages children during intake, snack time, bathroom time, lining up and transition between classes, home work time, group time and dismissal.
· Promotes Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom and reinforces the classroom structure including routines, rituals and signals.
· Assists students in mediating any conflicts or personal issues that may arise and help them to actively engage in problem solving, guiding them to reach a solution that they can agree to whenever possible. Inform the Group Leader and/or Site Director about any problems that arise.
· Addresses the basic needs of the students in their group.
· Attends staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualified Candidates must:
· Be highly organized and self motivated
· Display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players, be fun and creative!
To Apply:
· Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
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Title: Counselor
Primary Function: The Counselor supports the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor in collaborating with students from K-8th Grade to create an original story based on their own ideas. The Counselor will also work with students during homework help and group activities. They serve as first responders in mediating any conflicts or personal issues that may arise and are also responsible for addressing the basic needs of the students in their group.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Primary Responsibilities:
· Supports the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor in managing a group of approximately twenty (20) students during group activities, homework help and the creative process.
· Participates in activities and leads group activities related to their own strengths as delegated by the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor (arts and sports activities)
· Works one on one with children to help them resolve disputes peacefully, helping them to gain social skills and strategies as part of a community in which children can collaborate peacefully.
· Informs the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor about any problems that arise.
· Is a positive role model for the young people.
· Assists in preparing and participates in a performance of the group’s original story each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Adheres to Kids Creative Safety Guidelines to ensure the safety of the children under their supervision at all times
· Helps to supervise and manage children during intake, snack time, bathroom time, lining up and transition between classes, home work time, group time and dismissal.
· Addresses the basic needs of the students in their group.
· Promotes Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom and models the routines, rituals and signals for classroom management.
· Attends staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualified Candidates must:
· Be highly organized and self motivated
· Display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players, be fun and creative!
To Apply:
· Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· Be willing to learn and implement new strategies to inspire students to be positive, thoughtful, and motivated to work hard and take risks.
· Have the ability to inspire positive teamwork and work under pressure.
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Enjoy collaborating with youth in creating arts and peace projects
· Must be fun and creative!
Position Title: Theatre Instructor
Primary Function: The primary role of the Theatre Instructor is to guide students from K-8th Grade as they collaborate to create an original story based on their own ideas and lead lessons aimed at developing their theatre skills. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. This will culminate in a performance of each group’s original story that will also include original music (created though collaboration with a music instructor) each semester. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in theatre classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable
· Engage students in a process that includes group building activities, brainstorming, improvisation, script writing, rehearsal, and performance skills to create an original story and develop theatre skills.
· Collaborate with students and Music and Art Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share scripts, lyrics and other creative material to Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in an arts based programs
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
Title: Music Instructor
Primary Function: The primary role of the Music Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create original music based on their own ideas, lead lessons aimed at developing their musical skills and record and produce a CD with the music created. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The semester culminates in a performance of each group’s original music. This may also be part of a performance of an original play created though collaboration with a theatre instructor (where applicable) where the music is based on the story of the play. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in music classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable
· Lead students as they work together to learn and create beats, electronic music, spoken word etc, creating their own original music based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) Engage their imaginations and critical thinking skills to engage in a process that includes brainstorming ideas, developing ideas into a story, songwriting and music creation that translates their story for the stage.
· Create and record music for their performance and CDs for students to take home
· Collaborate with students and Theatre and Art Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share scripts, lyrics and other creative material to Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in an arts based programs
· Have the ability to create/record/edit music and produce CD’s
· Have knowledge of mixing beats and creating Hip Hop music with youth.
· Knowledge of at least one instrument
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
Primary Function: The primary role of the Art Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create original art work based on their own ideas, lead lessons aimed at developing their artistic skills and create set, props and costumes for their final performance. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in art classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Lead students as they work together to learn and create art work based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) Engage their imaginations and critical thinking skills to engage in a process that creates art work that helps translate their story for the stage.
· Prepare a portfolio of work for students to take home at the end of each semester.
· Collaborate with students and Theatre and Music Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have the ability to create set pieces, props and costumes with youth.
· Have knowledge of a variety of artistic skills, mediums and cultures.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
Primary Function: The primary role of the Dance Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create an original piece of choreography based on their own ideas and to lead lessons aimed at developing skills and techniques in various forms of dance from a variety of cultures. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in dance classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Introduce students to the basics in various forms of dance and from various cultures including their own and show how both established methods and new approaches can be used for self expression while also improving their strength, flexibility and coordination.
· Guide young children as they work together to choreograph their own dance. Engage students in a process that includes brainstorming and improvisation techniques in combination with the dance skills and techniques they learn under your tutelage to create an original dance based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) each semester.
· Collaborate with students and Theatre and Music Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have knowledge of a variety of dance techniques and cultures.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
· Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
· Be able to commit to working from October thru June
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· A 45 min example lesson plan for a dance class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Sports Instructor
Primary Function: The primary role of the Sports Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create an original sport or game based on their own ideas and to lead lessons aimed at developing skills and techniques in various forms of sport. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in gym classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Introduce students to the basics in various sports and from a variety of cultures
· Engage students in a process that includes learning and playing a variety of sports, skill and team building activities and brainstorming to create an original sport based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) each semester.
· The program will culminate each semester with the group creating a new game based on elements and rules from their favorite sports and will invite an audience to watch and/or participate in playing the new game.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have knowledge of a variety of sports and games.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development.
· Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
· Be able to commit to working from October thru June
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· A 45 min example lesson plan for a gym class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Peace and Culture Specialist
Primary Function:
The Peace and Culture Specialist guides students K-5th Grade in lessons aimed at developing students understanding of each other, their differences and ways to work together. They will rotate between groups throughout the week to lead activities in peace development, collaborating with students to create a community project based on the student’s ideas. The Peace and Culture Specialist also guides children through the process of peaceful problem solving, working one on one with students to help children resolve disputes respectfully, guiding them to reach a solution that they can agree to whenever possible.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in peace and culture classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Collaborate with the teaching staff to ensure that their team meets each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
· They are also responsible for helping teachers with behavior management by supplying a support system for teachers. If problem arises in afterschool, the Peace and Culture Specialist will help resolve conflicts and find resolutions to maintain the integrity of the afterschool experience for each student.
· They may help Head Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders in supervising children during intake, snack time, bathroom time, lining up and transition between classes, home work time, group time, free play (if applicable) and dismissal.
· Guide young children as they work together to create a community project that responds to issues important to the group which could include creating dance, music or theatre pieces, PSA’s, Murals, Can Drives and Fundraisers etc.
· Lead group building games and activities and develop conflict resolution skills through theatre techniques such as role plays and skits as well as small and group discussion.
· Plan, implement and submit lessons aimed at developing the afterschool community and promoting peaceful choices and conflict resolution skills.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share created material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have knowledge of a variety of dance techniques and cultures.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and should be familiar with common pedagogical practices
· Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
· Be able to commit to working from October thru June
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
· Can model and guide children through the process of peaceful problem solving.
· Able to improvise creative solutions in reaction to new developments or new information on the spot
· Can encourage children to actively engage with what each member of the group is expressing
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· A 45 min example lesson plan for a Peace and Culture class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
New York’s most unique after school leads children through a creative adventure,
using acting and music to build a collaborative community.
Kids Creative is a New York City nonprofit organization that offers arts-based, peace education programs for Pre-K to middle-school age students through after-school programs, workshops and summer camps.
Parents and teachers are amazed by the energy, enthusiasm and confidence we generate in their children as we equip them with the skills to be creative and give them the tools to become peace builders. We educate the whole child and our afterschool programs offers classes in the Arts, sports, yoga, homework help, peace and culture and more. All activities are linked by a common peace-building thread which includes mottos such as "all ideas are good" and anti-bullying rules, including ‘no teasing or fake teasing, no fighting or fake fighting.’ Students share ideas, collaborate with others and perform a show that is completely from their imagination each semester.
We are looking for staff for Fall 2011!
Site Directors
Head Group Leaders (play directors)
Assistant Group Leaders (assistant play directors)
Theatre Instructors
Music Instructors
Art Instructors
Sports Instructors
Dance Instructors
Peace and Culture Specialists
Please see the job descriptions below:
Position Available: Kids Creative Site Director (After school program at PS 102)
Primary Function: The primary role of the Site Director is to ensure that the program is safe, enriching, and fun and that Kids Creative’s goals for children and the community are being realized.
Work Hours: 1:30-6 PM, Monday – Friday plus bi monthly Staff Trainings
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Supervises: Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers Counselors
Reports to: Executive Director and Program Director
Job Responsibilities
o Supervise all on site program staff and participants
o Ensure a safe and engaging environment for program participants
o Ensure compliance with all DOH and host school procedures
o Responsible for collecting parent fees in coordination with Kids Creative Fiscal Department
o Liaison with host site staff and meet regularly with designated school staff members such as custodians, PTA representatives and principals to ensure that the program is in-line with established goals
o Creatively market the afterschool program to parents through meetings and other activities
o Interface with stakeholders and other important visitors to tell them about the program, introduce them to students and staff and lead a tour of the program
o Maintain all required administrative records and files according to program requirements and applicable regulations
o Attend mandatory meetings at the main office and submit monthly financial reports
o Ensure that all staff have received, reviewed and comprehend the policy, procedure and the curriculum Manual
o Run regular staff meetings
o Collaborate with HR and Executive Director in Hiring /firing program staff
o Collaborate with the Program director to support the curriculum implementation process and conduct teacher evaluations
o Ensure that schedule is followed
o Initiate and organize functions such as performances, exhibitions, field days, etc.
o Initiate and organize community service and leadership opportunities for students as appropriate
o Submit fiscal reports to Kids Creative
o Maintain the youth services database
o Report staff hours to payroll officer on a bi-weekly basis in a timely fashion
o Oversee the ordering and maintenance of supplies
o Attend and/or lead professional development activities which may, on occasion, take place outside of regular hours
o Complete end of year paperwork.
Qualifications:
o Qualified candidates must have a college degree, at least 3 years experience in an academic/recreation setting with children, and at least two years supervisory experience
o Qualified candidate must be able to multitask between supervising and administrative task on a daily basis
o Qualified candidates must have a strong commitment to children. Must be willing to learn and implement new strategies to inspire students to be positive, thoughtful, and motivated to work hard and take risks. The ability to inspire positive teamwork, initiate and follow-thorough with minimal supervision, work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and balance competing deadlines a must. Impeccable references are a must. A Masters level degree in a related field is a plus.
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to Ashley Fludd at Jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
Title: Head Group Leader
Primary Function: The primary role of the Head Group Leader is to guide students from K-8th Grade as they collaborate to create an original story based on their own ideas. The Head teacher also leads homework help and group activities.
Salary: Based on experience
Supervises: Assistant Group Leaders and Counselors
Reports to: Site Director and Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Lead a teaching team in instructing and managing a group of approximately twenty (20) children, conducting theatre based group activities and homework help sessions (typically one hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Engage students in a process that includes ensemble building activities, brainstorming, improvisation, script writing, rehearsal, and performance skills to create an original play and develop skills they will apply in performance.
· Collaborate with Art and Music Instructors to prepare a performance of their original play each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director and teaching team.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Be at least 21 years of age and have a HS diploma or its equivalent and at least 1yr. of college experience
- Have at least two (2) years experience working with students in urban city schools
- Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
- Be able to commit to working from October thru June
- Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
- Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
- A 45 min example lesson plan for a theatre class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Assistant Group Leader
Primary Function: The Assistant Group Leader supports the Head Group Leader in collaborating with students from K-8th Grade to create an original story based on their own ideas. The Assistant Group Leader will also work with students during homework help and group activities. They serve as first responders in mediating any conflicts or personal issues that may arise and are also responsible for addressing the basic needs of the students in their group.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Head Group Leader, Site Director and Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Primary Responsibilities:
· Supports the Head Group Leader in instructing and managing a group of approximately twenty (20) students during group activities, homework help and the story making process.
- Takes primary responsibility for documenting the story making process (brainstorms, plot outlines, lyrics, script etc) and writing a daily class agenda based on lesson plans.
- Participates in activities and lead group activities related to your own strengths as delegated by the Head Group Leader.
· Assists the Head Group Leader in developing a long term plan for the semester and in developing lesson plans aimed at reaching specific goals and participate in meetings with the teaching team to review plans and class progress.
· Adheres to Kids Creative Safety Guidelines to ensure the safety of the children under their supervision at all times
· Supervises and manages children during intake, snack time, bathroom time, lining up and transition between classes, home work time, group time and dismissal.
· Promotes Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom and reinforces the classroom structure including routines, rituals and signals.
· Assists students in mediating any conflicts or personal issues that may arise and help them to actively engage in problem solving, guiding them to reach a solution that they can agree to whenever possible. Inform the Group Leader and/or Site Director about any problems that arise.
· Addresses the basic needs of the students in their group.
· Attends staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualified Candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be able to commit to working from October thru June
- Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
- Have experience working with children
· Be highly organized and self motivated
· Display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players, be fun and creative!
To Apply:
· Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
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- Also include an example activity you might lead with a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Counselor
Primary Function: The Counselor supports the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor in collaborating with students from K-8th Grade to create an original story based on their own ideas. The Counselor will also work with students during homework help and group activities. They serve as first responders in mediating any conflicts or personal issues that may arise and are also responsible for addressing the basic needs of the students in their group.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Primary Responsibilities:
· Supports the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor in managing a group of approximately twenty (20) students during group activities, homework help and the creative process.
· Participates in activities and leads group activities related to their own strengths as delegated by the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor (arts and sports activities)
· Works one on one with children to help them resolve disputes peacefully, helping them to gain social skills and strategies as part of a community in which children can collaborate peacefully.
· Informs the Head Group Leader and/or Instructor about any problems that arise.
· Is a positive role model for the young people.
· Assists in preparing and participates in a performance of the group’s original story each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Adheres to Kids Creative Safety Guidelines to ensure the safety of the children under their supervision at all times
· Helps to supervise and manage children during intake, snack time, bathroom time, lining up and transition between classes, home work time, group time and dismissal.
· Addresses the basic needs of the students in their group.
· Promotes Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom and models the routines, rituals and signals for classroom management.
· Attends staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualified Candidates must:
- Have experience working with children and at least be entering senior year in high school
- Be able to commit to working from October thru June
- Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
- Have experience working with children
· Be highly organized and self motivated
· Display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players, be fun and creative!
To Apply:
· Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
- Also include an example activity you might lead with a group of 2-3rd graders.
· Be willing to learn and implement new strategies to inspire students to be positive, thoughtful, and motivated to work hard and take risks.
· Have the ability to inspire positive teamwork and work under pressure.
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Enjoy collaborating with youth in creating arts and peace projects
· Must be fun and creative!
Position Title: Theatre Instructor
Primary Function: The primary role of the Theatre Instructor is to guide students from K-8th Grade as they collaborate to create an original story based on their own ideas and lead lessons aimed at developing their theatre skills. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. This will culminate in a performance of each group’s original story that will also include original music (created though collaboration with a music instructor) each semester. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in theatre classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable
· Engage students in a process that includes group building activities, brainstorming, improvisation, script writing, rehearsal, and performance skills to create an original story and develop theatre skills.
· Collaborate with students and Music and Art Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share scripts, lyrics and other creative material to Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in an arts based programs
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
- Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
- Be able to commit to working from October thru June
- Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
- Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
- A 45 min example lesson plan for a theatre class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Music Instructor
Primary Function: The primary role of the Music Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create original music based on their own ideas, lead lessons aimed at developing their musical skills and record and produce a CD with the music created. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The semester culminates in a performance of each group’s original music. This may also be part of a performance of an original play created though collaboration with a theatre instructor (where applicable) where the music is based on the story of the play. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in music classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable
· Lead students as they work together to learn and create beats, electronic music, spoken word etc, creating their own original music based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) Engage their imaginations and critical thinking skills to engage in a process that includes brainstorming ideas, developing ideas into a story, songwriting and music creation that translates their story for the stage.
· Create and record music for their performance and CDs for students to take home
· Collaborate with students and Theatre and Art Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share scripts, lyrics and other creative material to Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in an arts based programs
· Have the ability to create/record/edit music and produce CD’s
· Have knowledge of mixing beats and creating Hip Hop music with youth.
· Knowledge of at least one instrument
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
- Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
- Be able to commit to working from October thru June
- Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
- Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
- A 45 min example lesson plan for a music class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Primary Function: The primary role of the Art Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create original art work based on their own ideas, lead lessons aimed at developing their artistic skills and create set, props and costumes for their final performance. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in art classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Lead students as they work together to learn and create art work based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) Engage their imaginations and critical thinking skills to engage in a process that creates art work that helps translate their story for the stage.
· Prepare a portfolio of work for students to take home at the end of each semester.
· Collaborate with students and Theatre and Music Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have the ability to create set pieces, props and costumes with youth.
· Have knowledge of a variety of artistic skills, mediums and cultures.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
- Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
- Be able to commit to working from October thru June
- Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
- Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
- A 45 min example lesson plan for an art class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Primary Function: The primary role of the Dance Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create an original piece of choreography based on their own ideas and to lead lessons aimed at developing skills and techniques in various forms of dance from a variety of cultures. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in dance classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Introduce students to the basics in various forms of dance and from various cultures including their own and show how both established methods and new approaches can be used for self expression while also improving their strength, flexibility and coordination.
· Guide young children as they work together to choreograph their own dance. Engage students in a process that includes brainstorming and improvisation techniques in combination with the dance skills and techniques they learn under your tutelage to create an original dance based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) each semester.
· Collaborate with students and Theatre and Music Instructors (where applicable) to prepare a performance each semester. This will be shared with parents and the school community.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have knowledge of a variety of dance techniques and cultures.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and be familiar with common pedagogy in arts education
· Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
· Be able to commit to working from October thru June
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· A 45 min example lesson plan for a dance class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Sports Instructor
Primary Function: The primary role of the Sports Instructor is to guide students from K-5th Grade as they collaborate to create an original sport or game based on their own ideas and to lead lessons aimed at developing skills and techniques in various forms of sport. They will rotate between one or more groups throughout the week. The Instructor must ensure that they are meeting each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in gym classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Introduce students to the basics in various sports and from a variety of cultures
· Engage students in a process that includes learning and playing a variety of sports, skill and team building activities and brainstorming to create an original sport based upon their ideas (and ideas for their play where applicable) each semester.
· The program will culminate each semester with the group creating a new game based on elements and rules from their favorite sports and will invite an audience to watch and/or participate in playing the new game.
· Create a semester outline and lesson plans that embody the goals of Kids Creative and its partners and share with Kids Creative Program Director.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have knowledge of a variety of sports and games.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development.
· Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
· Be able to commit to working from October thru June
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Display expertise in one or more arts and a love for the creative arts overall
· Be confident expressing themselves creatively in front of children and can inspire children with their constant creativity
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· A 45 min example lesson plan for a gym class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
Title: Peace and Culture Specialist
Primary Function:
The Peace and Culture Specialist guides students K-5th Grade in lessons aimed at developing students understanding of each other, their differences and ways to work together. They will rotate between groups throughout the week to lead activities in peace development, collaborating with students to create a community project based on the student’s ideas. The Peace and Culture Specialist also guides children through the process of peaceful problem solving, working one on one with students to help children resolve disputes respectfully, guiding them to reach a solution that they can agree to whenever possible.
Salary: Based on experience
Reports to: Site Director and/or Program Director
Work Hours: 2:30-5:30 PM or 3:00-6:00PM Mondays-Fridays
Locations: Manhattan (PS 11, PS 102, PS 191, Heschel, Columbia Grammar) and the Bronx (PS 536)
Job Responsibilities:
· Instruct and manage a group of approximately twenty (20) children in peace and culture classes (typically 45min-1 hour in length) that are developmentally appropriate.
· Manage and supervise a teaching team (group leaders, counselors and interns) where applicable.
· Collaborate with the teaching staff to ensure that their team meets each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs during their lessons in accordance to our standards.
· They are also responsible for helping teachers with behavior management by supplying a support system for teachers. If problem arises in afterschool, the Peace and Culture Specialist will help resolve conflicts and find resolutions to maintain the integrity of the afterschool experience for each student.
· They may help Head Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders in supervising children during intake, snack time, bathroom time, lining up and transition between classes, home work time, group time, free play (if applicable) and dismissal.
· Guide young children as they work together to create a community project that responds to issues important to the group which could include creating dance, music or theatre pieces, PSA’s, Murals, Can Drives and Fundraisers etc.
· Lead group building games and activities and develop conflict resolution skills through theatre techniques such as role plays and skits as well as small and group discussion.
· Plan, implement and submit lessons aimed at developing the afterschool community and promoting peaceful choices and conflict resolution skills.
· Collaborate with the Program Director to develop semester outlines and lesson plans
· Share created material with Kids Creative each semester.
· Establish and promote Kids Creative’s “C” Values for community and peace building in the classroom.
· Communicate with parents (and Site Director) regarding positive and negative behaviors of children.
· Attend staff meetings and bi-monthly staff professional developments.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must:
· Have at least a BA and 3 years experience working with youth in arts based programs.
· Have knowledge of a variety of dance techniques and cultures.
· Have a strong commitment to youth development and should be familiar with common pedagogical practices
· Have experience creating and implementing lesson plans and collaborating with other teachers/artists
· Be able to commit to working from October thru June
· Be amiable to fingerprinting and security clearance by NYC Dept. of Education
· Display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
· Can model and guide children through the process of peaceful problem solving.
· Able to improvise creative solutions in reaction to new developments or new information on the spot
· Can encourage children to actively engage with what each member of the group is expressing
· Be excellent team players and leaders, able to bring the best out of their co-workers
To Apply:
· Send Cover letter and resume to jobs@kidscreative.org
· Please be specific in your cover letter stating your interest in working with kids creative, the job you are applying for and what experience and passion you can bring to the job.
· Please include 3 references
· A 45 min example lesson plan for a Peace and Culture class for a group of 2-3rd graders.
