After School Fine Arts Instructor - Middle School

The Organization

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse (“diverse by design”) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 across seven schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

We have a vision to become the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work, and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles , viewing this peek inside our schools , or reading some stories about our students and educators and graduate outcomes .

Brooklyn Prospect is committed to:

• Teaching the skills and habits of mind necessary for success in the global community

• Recruiting, training and retaining excellent teachers

• Reflecting the diversity of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods

The Role

The Fine Arts Enrichment Instructor is responsible for planning and leading creative, skills-based activities in one or more specialized disciplines, including Visual Arts, Filmmaking, Cosmetology, Anime, and Cartoons & Comics. The instructor will cultivate a supportive and engaging environment where students explore artistic expression, develop technical skills, and build confidence through hands-on learning and project-based activities.

We are looking for a highly qualified specialist to provide instruction in a Fine Arts discipline. We are looking for a Youth & Development employee who specializes in 1 or more of the following areas: 

• Visual Arts: Painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media

• Filmmaking: Video production, editing, scriptwriting, storyboarding

• Cosmetology: Basic hair, makeup, skincare; hygiene and safety

• Anime / Cartoons & Comics: Illustration, digital or hand-drawn storytelling, character design

Activity Specialists facilitate youth groups, organize trips, conduct outreach and recruitment, interact with parents and partner with the community. Our Activity Specialists are responsible for being rock stars that can create lessons, projects and objectives that meet the individual students’ needs. They foster an atmosphere of fun and learning and serve as role models to youth, always conducting themselves in the utmost professional manner and maintaining appropriate boundaries. They are also responsible for maintaining the target number of participants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of up to 15 participants, facilitate select activities and maintain health and well-being of all children enrolled.

• Explain techniques and safety procedures for youth participants and demonstrate appropriate use of materials and equipment.

• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to the students

• Assist with program set-up and clean up.

• Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures and capable of implementing such procedures.

• Oversee progressive development of student skills leading to a final project.

• Take attendance.

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other students, explaining rules, and encouraging participation. 

• Evaluate activity to determine if they are producing desired results and adapt accordingly.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. 

• Encourage positive character development in all youth.

• Perform additional duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the After-School Program Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more Fine Arts disciplines (e.g., visual arts, film, beauty, illustration)

• Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a classroom or after-school setting

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners and age groups

• Passion for arts education and youth development

• Background check and relevant clearances required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Must have the ability to lead participants in-group activities, especially enrichment and recreational activities.

• Possess imagination, a sense of humor, patience, conviction, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, and ingenuity.

• High school diploma.

• Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activities are highly preferred.

• Able to work late afternoons and/or evenings. After School hours can span from 3:00 to 6:30 pm. Most days you will be working from 4:00 to 6:00.

• Candidates who are qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are preferred.

• Show ability to accept supervision and guidance.

• Demonstrate ability to follow and execute schedules and activity plans.

Salary: $25 - $35 per hour

If you are a current employee, please submit a Talent Ticket confirming you have applied for this role.

Brooklyn Prospect is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse 

backgrounds.