VACANCY: Animation Instructor, New York Film Academy

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 04/13/2023
Category: Digital Arts

 DIVERSITY

Level: Experienced

Job Location: New York – New York City, NY

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $30.00 – $50.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

New York Film Academy – New York, NY

POSITION SUMMARY:

New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Animation Summer Camps for kids, ages 10-13. We are looking for teachers skilled in animation techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.

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 Kids Camps.
• Inform the Director of Kids 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 Kids 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
• Substantial professional experience in the discipline of Animation
• 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

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Master (equivalent professional experience) in Stop-Motion Animation or related field
  • 2-3 years of Stop-Motion experience for television or feature film
  • Experience in armature creation- wire and ball-joint, modeling and skinning
  • Program skills: Dragon, After-Effects, Premiere, Photoshop
  • Camera & Lighting Skills needed to light and produce Stop-Motion
• Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach
  • Substantial professional experience in their respective department
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ethical/Honest – evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
  • Excellent organizational skills
• Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning
• In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructors training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:

The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary.

• Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator
• Filmmaking Equipment (if appropriate to courses taught)
• Microsoft Office
• Google Suite

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• School environment.
• Film Shoots (if appropriate to courses taught)

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