Filmmaking Instructor - Teens

This is a Part Time Job

POSITION SUMMARY:

New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Filmmaking and Screenwriting Summer Camps for teens, aged 14-17. We are looking for teachers skilled in filmmaking, screenwriting, and camera techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.



Effective Date: June 19, 2023-August 11, 2023, part time hours



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 25th through August 11th, 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 day-to-day 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 one-on-one 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 Teen Camps.

Inform the Director of Teen Camps if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students or faculty.

Adhere to institution-wide 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 Teen 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 hands-on 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

Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline being taught

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 instructors body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric