About
Title: Pay-What-You -Can Weekend Youth class Classroom Assistant
Pratt Fine Arts Center offers experiential 8 week art classes for youth ages 5 - 13 where students explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and other media as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art.
Purpose: Provide class work support – assist the instructor in the set-up, instruction, and clean-up of the day's activities. Help guide and motivate students as they work through lesson materials.
Responsibilities/Tasks:
Assist in the set up and cleanup of classroom activities
Reinforce concepts presented by teacher
Help students develop strategies for successful completion of projects
Promote critical thinking through discussion with students
Model successful learning behaviors
Support classroom policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Creative spirit and interest in art - no art experience required
Interest in working with children
Desire to promote positive activity in the classroom
Ability to work in a diverse environment
Ability to take initiative