Reports To: Director of Residencies/Program Director
Department: Programs
Location: Bronx and Brooklyn, New York
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Part-Time
Pay Range: $30 Per Hour/10-12 Hours Per Week (3 Days Per Week/2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
Candidates will be eligible for a $100-$200 hiring bonus if they successfully complete the hiring process which includes completing and submitting all their paperwork before and/or within two (2) weeks after receiving the employment offer.
LEAP (Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program) is currently seeking Videographer for various Elementary and Middle and High Schools in our Bronx & Brooklyn locations.
ABOUT LEAP:
At LEAP we believe in the transformational power of the arts. Wed as a grassroots movement with just four schools. Today, our teaching artists serve 25,000 youth across the city in over 140 New York City public schools. Every day, our educational arts programs inspire diverse school communities to be more engaged in learning and build critical skills. Our quality educational arts programs promote access and equity for New York City students underserved in the arts.
Specialty Area: Videographer, etc.
We offer part-time schedules from Monday – Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm; 10-12 hours per week (3 days per week) as well as Internships and volunteer.
The Videographer will be responsible for creating visually stunning, engaging, and on-trend videos that showcase LEAP’s branding. Your primary focus will be capturing and editing content. a passionate, experienced teaching artist with a vested interest in arts and academic integration for long term teaching opportunities at our partner schools in all five boroughs. The teaching artist must have demonstrated previous experience in their trained specialty, ideally in NYC public school settings. We are seeking educators who share our belief in the power of experiential learning. LEAP Teaching Artists act as the lead instructors in LEAP after school programs.
As a Teaching Artist-Videographer, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning, engaging, and on-trend videos that showcase LEAP’s branding. Your primary focus will be capturing and editing content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and long-form YouTube videos. Additionally, you must be algorithm-oriented and have a deep understanding of social media trends to ensure our content reaches and resonates with our target audience.
If you love working with children in the Arts, this is a great opportunity to share your passion in the Arts in our afterschool programs, summer programs and special projects in various areas.
The Teaching Specialist leads experiences that drive student growth in creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking. Model a growth mindset and love of learning through the LEAP Way, our creative youth development model. Support learners to make meaning of their experiences through routine thoughtful reflection. Act as support staff in the afterschool environment, helping to ensure a safe, positive, and organized environment for youth participants, but not limited to the following:
Represent LEAP through collaborative planning with school partners to support shared goals.
Plan engaging and active lessons that combine the arts and academics.
Establish and deliver clear lesson objectives writing daily lesson plans using the LEAP lesson plan format and the LEAP Way.
Prepare your room and all materials prior to facilitating planned activities.
Promote positive character development, a love of learning, and a growth mindset through modeling and instruction.
Make LEAP a visible and exciting part of the school community.
Aid in the organization and execution of student culminating performances and celebratory events.
Work closely with the LEAP staff to gather your data, attendance, assessment, and teaching documentation.
Attend and actively participate in required trainings and our professional development Learning Labs.
The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience working with the NYC DOE (or other major city) school system
Demonstrated excellence in Dance
Experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in the arts
College degree in the Arts or Education, or Equivalent Experience
Familiarity working with Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners
Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts
Enjoy working with youth in a team environment
Effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Must be punctual, responsible, resilient, and reliable
Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve
Proactive, hands-on approach, as well as a professional work ethic
Flexible schedule and willingness to travel to multiple boroughs
LEAP provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP do not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.