Urgently Require After School Arts / Enrichment Instructor (2023-2024 School Year) in Los Angeles, CA
Job title: After School Arts / Enrichment Instructor (2023-2024 School Year)
Company: Arts in Action
Job description: After School Arts / Enrichment Instructor
ABOUT US: We believe that all students deserve access to the arts. We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, inclusive and meet the diverse needs of all learners. We believe that social justice is integral to education, and we aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community and the world. For more information on our program, please visit our website, www.artsinactioncharter.org
OUR MISSION: To empower, prepare, and inspire urban students to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic, arts-enriched, and nurturing school environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and Enrichment and the after school coordinator, serve as the after school arts/ enrichment Instructor for students inTK-8th grade. The arts/ enrichment Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering VAPA aligned arts lessons (Visual arts, Dance,Music, Theatre Arts) during 40-50 minute blocks while maintaining effective classroom management and utilizing best teaching practices. During a typical day, the arts/ enrichment Instructor will teach 3 classes. The after school day starts at 3:00pm and ends at 6:00pm.
Responsibilities include:
- Create and submit lesson plans in a timely matter
- Lead and facilitate various art/music/theater/ dance projects
- Create and ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all students
- Have student perform or create a visual presentation of student work for the winter and spring arts showcase
- Reports problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards to the after school coordinator
- Clean and organize the classroom space used during the program hours
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelor?s degree in art/music or related field, or relevant experience
- At least one year experience working with students gradesTK-8th
- Ability to adapt to program requirements and needs
- Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
WAGE AND BENEFITS: This is an hourly, school year position with a salary range of $35-$45/hr depending on experience; includes a competitive benefits package.
Arts in Action Community Charter Schools is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations, shall not charge tuition, and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.
Expected salary: $35 - 45 per hour
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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