Visual Arts teacher
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
About Our Organization
MMCC is a vital community resource that changes the course of lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents to a degree not otherwise possible. Each year, we serve more than 50,000 preschoolers, school age children, teens, adults and older adults through our support, enrichment, education and recreation programs, expanding their opportunities to live full, productive lives.
Our committed and well-trained staff consistently steps forward to guide and nurture people of all ages – often on an individual basis and frequently when they have no other place to turn. We open up entirely new possibilities for individuals, strengthening families and reshaping the neighborhoods we serve. Together, with MMCC’s help, the Bronx and Manhattan will continue to evolve as a dynamic, vibrant, safe community.
Job Position Summary
The visual arts teacher will teach two 90 minute classes each week at our facility located at 3450 Dekalb Ave., Bronx, NY. The classes will be seperated by age groups (5-8 and 9-13).
The classes should involve different projects in various genres: drawing, charcoal, acrylics, clay, etc.
These are group classes and students are encouraged to work individually and in pairs.
There will be mini-exhibits at the end of each 8-week cycle for students to exhibit and discuss their work.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Teaching visual arts
- encouraging and developing the skills of students
- reporting to the Performing Arts Director of class progress
- speaking with parents about their child’s progress.
How to Apply
Send resume to Joe Giardina @ jgiardina@mmcc.org
We interview through Zoom and then ask prospective candidates to give a live sample class to the Director.
EOE