Filmmaking Instructor for Kids - New York, United States - New York Film Academy Inc

New York Film Academy Inc

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New York, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

***: New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Filmmaking and Screenwriting Summer Camps for kids, ages We are looking for teachers skilled in filmmaking, screenwriting, and camera techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.

NYFA offers Filmmaking Summer Camps that range in length from 1-week camps, 3-week camps, 4-week camps, and 6-week camps and run
June 24th through August 16th, 9:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. More information regarding schedule will be provided during the interview process.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The daytoday duties required of this position may vary._
Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.
Provide oneonone consultations with students, if and when necessary.
Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.
Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.
Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises.
Submit attendance promptly to the Director of Kids Camps.
Inform the Director of Kids Camps if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students or faculty.
Adhere to institutionwide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricula meetings, if requested by the Director of Kids Camps.
Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to, film and digital cameras, lights and various stands.
Guide students through handson classes, handling the equipment doing minor lifting and shifting of gear.
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

Professional experience in their respective department with a passion for storytelling and problem solving
Fun and energetic attitude that translates well to high school students
Ability to adjust teaching methods and styles to fit the needs of each student and class as a whole
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple class tracks per day
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and think on their feet
Computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment, google docs, gmail and google calendar
Ethical/Honest evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
Ability to receive and give feedback with coworkers while prioritizing students well being
Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curriculum development and planning
In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor's body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degreelevel rubric