Arts Instructor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is offering an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. We rely on the dedication of caring employees to provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in our highly skilled, diverse and committed workforce. Our staff are educators, coaches, artists, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. Are you ready to join a team of passionate individuals who are working to make a difference in the lives of our kids?   

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, promotes, implements, and evaluates a diversified arts program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare Youth for Success  Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.  Promotes and stimulates daily arts program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.  Orients new members to the arts program, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, and disciplinary rules.  Provides guidance and role modeling to members. Program  Implements, administers, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.  Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans  Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.  Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.  Maintains records to track attendance and participation. Supervision  Maintains order and discipline of club members.  Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants  Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings  Works as a team member with “visiting artists” and/or on special initiatives Supplies  Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.  Keeps supply room neat and orderly. Facility  Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.  Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment. Additional Responsibilities  Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.  Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

RELATIONSHIPS:  Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:  High School diploma or GED.  Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to minimum of three years where:

1. experience in working with youth and knowledge of youth development gained and,
2. formal training, knowledge and/or experience in arts and crafts gained.  Knowledge of youth development.  Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.  Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.  Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.  Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.  Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.

ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS :

Daily contact with club staff, club and teen center members, outside organizations and individuals to plan, coordinate and deliver programs. Normal internal office environment. Travel to special events and field trips required. Must be able to work daily afternoon/evening hours. Occasional weekend and work required to accomplish objectives. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.