Job Description

Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) in Laurel, MD is seeking a passionate Afterschool Visual Arts Instructor to join our vibrant team. Our center is a hub for creativity and growth, where young minds are nurtured to express themselves through art. As an instructor, you will inspire and guide our students in exploring various art forms, fostering their creativity and self-expression. At LTYC, we value the transformative power of the arts and believe in providing a nurturing environment for both our students and staff. Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow through art education and making a difference in the lives of our youth. Salary: $30-35. Responsibilities:

• Develop engaging visual arts lesson plans for afterschool programs catering to different age groups and skill levels.
• Purpose: To foster creativity and artistic expression among young students.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Purpose: To ensure a productive and safe space for students to explore their artistic abilities.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their artistic skills and techniques.
• Purpose: To support student growth and development in visual arts.
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff to coordinate and participate in art exhibitions and showcases.
• Purpose: To showcase students' work and celebrate their artistic achievements.
• Evaluate student progress and performance through assessments and feedback to adapt teaching methods and materials as needed.
• Purpose: To track student development and tailor instruction to meet individual needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field
• Experience in lesson planning for visual arts curriculum
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Legal authorization to work in the US

About Company: Through arts education programs and more, Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center enriches the lives of thousands of underserved youth in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia school systems, empowering them to develop their artistic talents and achieve their greatest potential. Since its inception in 2004, LTYC has continuously expanded its programming, geographic outreach, and calendar, expanding stronger relationships among schools, students, families, and the community. LTYC has been able to impact the lives of more than 160,000 students, ranging from grades K-12. Many of our students come from schools in Baltimore City and surrounding areas that are in dire need of arts education and behavioral intervention. Our arts education instruction includes dance, theater, music, visual arts, media arts, creative writing, STEAM, culinary arts, Yoga, martial arts, and gardening.

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