Animation Instructor Job at Togetherhood in Greenwich
Togetherhood, Greenwich, CT, United States, 06831
We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:
- Showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
- If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.
About Togetherhood
Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently outstanding enrichment experiences across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, or soccer with a former college athlete. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.
What You'll Do
You will be matched with opportunities to teach animation to elementary school students at schools, buildings, and communities across New York City. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:
- Follow an age-appropriate curriculum for your class.
- Design outcome-based lesson plans.
- Be comfortable using a smartphone-based Stop Motion Animation app.
- Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!).
- Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for animation.
- Help children understand why animation is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person.
Who You Are
- Fun, enthusiastic, experienced animation instructor with deep experience teaching school-age children.
- Able to create a positive class community and build relationships with students.
- Experience leading your own classes.
- Excited, joyful, and passionate about teaching kids and personal development/learning.
- Cooperative, supportive, and flexible.
- Strong work ethic and a 'do whatever it takes' mindset.
- At least three references.