Youth Art Instructor
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Dance
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Music (Piano, Chorus and Percussion)
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Film production (Acting, Filming and Editing)
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Literature (Poetry, Scripps, Stories/Plays etc.)
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Theater (Plays, Acting etc.)
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Visual Art (Painting, Sculpture and Crafting)
Location
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5800 Palm Avenue / Hialeah, FL 33012
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Job Description:
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Star Support (SS) is a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. The SS after-school and summer camp program is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passions, grow your career and make an impact!
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We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!
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Position Description:
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The Youth Art Instructor will provide guided instruction for ages 3 to 17 years. This position requires you to have experience teaching and leading children, and the ability to develop or implement classes that are age appropriate. In addition to individual class instruction, it is necessary to be able to lead class participants - and for the instructor to foster a positive class environment that is safe and fun.
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Responsibilities:
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Create classes that are interactive, safe and age appropriate.
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Organize instructional space and clean instructional area after class.
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Preplan class sessions.
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Be able to identify hazardous or at risk situations and report them to supervisor.
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Maintain a professional image and work harmoniously with staff and members.
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Attend meetings and trainings as required.
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Create opportunities and get members involved as co-producers of their SS experience
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Help members become educated on the philanthropic work of the SS.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Qualifications:
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Program Knowledge of age-appropriate motor development skills, proper and safe progression, rules, format, etc.,
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Minimum of one (1) year related experience teaching art to children.
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Strong character values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility); strong communication skills; emotional maturity
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Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program (must obtain within first 3-months of employment).
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Responsibilities:
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Create classes that are interactive, safe and age appropriate.
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Organize instructional space and clean instructional area after class.
-
Preplan class sessions.
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Be able to identify hazardous or at risk situations and report them to supervisor.
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Maintain a professional image and work harmoniously with staff and members.
-
Attend meetings and trainings as required.
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Create opportunities and get members involved as co-producers of their SS experience
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Help members become educated on the philanthropic work of the SS.
Star Support Foundation is a (501 C3) non-profit organization. The mission of the Star Support Foundation is to enrich the lives of youth through the arts. Star Support Foundation's unique approach to youth development also encourages young people to become stronger readers, writers, and mathematically proficient students. We make connections between children, their families, and their futures. Star Support infuses film & stage production, music, and dance to engage students in reading instruction, social emotional learning and homework help.
Star Support is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer