The FILM Activity Instructor will teach and facilitate a youth centered Activity in the area of Photography and Graphics, including two 90 sec media presentations.

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: COMPASS PS 297 - 700 Park Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206

Hours: 6 - 10 hours / week; Non Exempt, September-June (Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm)

Hours: Up to 15 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt (Sept. - June)

Major Duties:

• 2-4 classes per week.
• Develop and/or follow a sequenced Curriculum based on students’ interest. Curriculum should promote creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional and professional growth.
• Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Provide basic hands-on knowledge of camera and operation, both video and photography.
• Ensure students will be prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in two culminating event.
• Attends all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified.
• Foster a youth development, strength’s based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and community to participants.
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Guides program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with professional experience.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience working youth.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.