Audio Visual Technician jobs in Youngstown, OH

Description

Come Join our Team! 

This position will start mid-May 2024 and will run through mid-August. There is the potential to stay on in a permanent part-time position after the summer session.   

The School of Visual Arts Instructor will contribute to the vision, mission and values of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation by instructing various visual arts classes for the overall cultural enrichment and well-being of Camp JCC participants, JCC members, and community class participants. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Provide support to Lead Art Instructor throughout Summer Camp by preparing and co-instructing weekly art classes.
2. Lead infant classes in the Early Learning Center with weekly enrichment art activities.
3. Support community creativity by supervising Open Studio time each week.
4. Ensure that scheduled class time consists of set-up, instruction, student work time, and clean-up.
5. Communicate concrete and abstract concepts as part of class instruction, identifying and cultivating creativity and skill among students
6. Maintain a high level of applicable professional knowledge, including knowledge of art history, different art genres, and current art instruction trends in order to teach a range of art styles.
7. Be prompt and arrive with enough time to prepare workspace, at least 15 minutes before class, being sure to begin and end class on time
8. Follow class registration and attendance record procedures through Club Automation software and Google Suite.
9. Display at all times a professional and enthusiastic attitude while developing meaningful relationships with students, members, guests, and colleagues.
10. Communicate and cooperate with colleagues and various departments as part of the JCC team, including attending staff meetings as needed.
11. Adhere to all JCC and departmental policies
12. Complete all additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Workload expected: Monday afternoons, Tuesday all day, and Thursday evenings, with additional outreach or community programs as needed.  

Requirements

The ideal candidate has two or more years of teaching experience, and feels comfortable working with a large range of demographics. Must meet comprehensive background requirements for licensed child care programs in the state of Ohio. A physical and drug test will be required. Self motivation, a high level of organization, and a love for art education is needed. The right candidate should possess a strong understanding of various art mediums, the talent to create meaningful art, and the capability to teach art skills to others.