Summer Camp Fashion Design Specialist job at New York Edge in New York City, NY, Wyandanch, NY, Long Island, NY
Title: Summer Camp Fashion Design Specialist - Queens
Location: Queens United States
Job Description:
New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Day Camp Fashion Design Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs!
Who we are:
New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.
What is an Fashion Design Specialist:
Summer Fashion Design Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens at New York Edge summer day camp sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.
What will you do:
Teach or co-lead daily activities with clear objectives for lessons and projects
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Prepare activity materials
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants
Demonstrate and teach fashion design, pattern-making, garment construction, sewing, cutting, draping, merchandising, and storyboards.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
At least one year experience instructing youth
Physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs, lift children, and monitor events.
Experience working with children strongly preferred
Schedule:
Part-Time Seasonal (July 1st - August 14th)
Weekly Scheduled Hours from 15-29 hrs weekly. (No Summer Camp on July 3)
Elementary school: Monday- Friday 8am-1pm or 12pm-6pm
Middle school: Monday-Thursday 12pm-6pm, Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th)
Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Location: Queens United States
Job Description:
New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Day Camp Fashion Design Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs!
Who we are:
New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.
What is an Fashion Design Specialist:
Summer Fashion Design Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens at New York Edge summer day camp sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.
What will you do:
Teach or co-lead daily activities with clear objectives for lessons and projects
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Prepare activity materials
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants
Demonstrate and teach fashion design, pattern-making, garment construction, sewing, cutting, draping, merchandising, and storyboards.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
At least one year experience instructing youth
Physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs, lift children, and monitor events.
Experience working with children strongly preferred
Schedule:
Part-Time Seasonal (July 1st - August 14th)
Weekly Scheduled Hours from 15-29 hrs weekly. (No Summer Camp on July 3)
Elementary school: Monday- Friday 8am-1pm or 12pm-6pm
Middle school: Monday-Thursday 12pm-6pm, Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th)
Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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