Comic Book Art Specialist

About Us

New York Edge is the largest provider of after‑school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Comic Book Specialist. In this role, you will organize, lead, and promote interest in storytelling through graphic images. You will teach youth through developmentally appropriate lessons, demonstrating creativity, imagination, interpersonal skills, and manual dexterity. You will plan sequential lessons based on the New York Edge curriculum, prepare classroom materials, and adapt the New York State Arts Learning Standards to create engaging activities that encourage participation.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in comic book cartoonists.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet the students’ needs.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment.
• Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing desired results.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
• Progressively develop student skills leading to a final project.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in pencil drawing, inking, coloring, and lettering.
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred.
• Ability to follow a curriculum.
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School, but may require interaction with the community at large during trips or events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• A minimum of one year of work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience required.
• Passion for New York Edge’s mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development.
• Candidates qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are preferred.

• 9–15 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday – 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The Comic Book Art Specialist will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.