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East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP)

High School Art/Graphic Design Teacher: 2024-2025

East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP), New York, New York, us, 10261


Positions Report to:

High School Program Manager and OST High School Program Team

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.Schedule:

September 9th, 2024 - June 16, 2025

Hours:

Weekly on Thursdays: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm; plus 3 hours of paid planning and meeting/admin time per week

Compensation:

$44.29 per hour

FHSA:

Non-Exempt

Who We Are:

EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students. A network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. We are on track to serve at least 25% of East Harlem students by 2025, with enrollment for this year at approximately 2200 students in our schools and after-school programs. In 2020, 99% of our seniors were accepted to college, and our current scholars in college are on track to graduate at eight times the national average of their peers.

At EHTP, we also aim to serve as change agents and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with the goal of racial justice.

We ground all of our work in racial equity, and our core values, and our four guiding pursuits: the Revolutionary Pursuit of Love, the Radical Pursuit of Knowledge, the Responsive Pursuit of Healing, and the Relentless Pursuit of Results. These pursuits inform and are reflected in our current four key strategic priorities: to increase high-impact, high-quality academic curriculum, programming content, staff capacity, and coaching; to embrace and advance our use of technology; to deepen our embodiment of ethical and equitable radical humanity; and to efficiently operationalize teaching, learning, community, and care.

For more information about East Harlem Tutorial Program, please visit us at www.ehtp.org.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a creative and passionate Art/Graphic Design Teacher to join our team. This part-time role will involve teaching high school students both traditional and digital art forms. The ideal candidate will be experienced in various art techniques and can inspire and engage students through both hands-on and digital mediums.

You are responsible for regularly assessing students’ growth and using data to inform instruction. You will also support individual behavior needs and engage with students and families during personal appointments. You will always promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, staff, and partner organizations.

As a Lead Teacher, you play a critical role in ensuring our scholars grow academically and have a positive learning experience.

This is an in-person role for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Mission and Core Values:

You believe in EHTP’s mission and racial equity statement.

You exemplify our Core Values (SCHOLAR: Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, Reflection).

Responsibilities:

Instruction and Curriculum Development:

Develop and deliver engaging art and graphic design lessons that incorporate both traditional and digital art techniques.

Create a curriculum that exposes students to a range of artistic styles and tools, including painting, drawing, graphic design software, and digital media.

Foster students' creativity and artistic skills through a variety of projects and assignments.

Student Engagement and Support:

Encourage student participation and creativity in both individual and group projects.

Provide constructive feedback and support to help students develop their artistic abilities.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe to express their artistic ideas.

Classroom Management:

Set clear expectations and maintain a supportive and organized classroom environment.

Facilitate discussions and activities that promote artistic exploration and collaboration.

Manage classroom supplies and resources effectively to support student learning.

Administrative Duties:

Attend periodic meetings with the High School Program Manager to discuss student progress and curriculum updates.

Contribute to program evaluations and provide input on potential improvements.

What Qualifies You:

Artistic and Technical Skills:

Proficiency in traditional art techniques (e.g., drawing, painting) and digital art tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, digital drawing tablets).

Experience in graphic design and a strong understanding of design principles and software.

Ability to create and implement diverse art projects that span both traditional and digital mediums.

Teaching Experience:

Previous experience teaching art or graphic design to high school students is preferred.

Ability to engage and inspire students through innovative teaching methods, including hands-on projects and digital art exploration.

Educational Philosophy:

Passion for art education, with a commitment to nurturing students' creative expression and technical skills in both traditional and digital formats.

Openness to feedback and a dedication to professional growth, with a focus on enhancing students' artistic capabilities and knowledge.

Areas of Leadership:

Student Achievement and Classroom Culture

Set clear classroom expectations and routines to establish and maintain a purposeful, supportive, and fun environment for learning in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and peers.

Facilitate classes that foster student-led conversations and peer relationship-building.

Create ambitious goals that are based on student achievement, backward planning, and providing engaging lessons.

Foster a space where students can explore coding and feel successful, regardless of previous experience.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to apply to East Harlem Tutorial Program.

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