Arts Instructor

Think Together•Paramount, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. The primary role of Think Together Arts Instructors is to provide students with an unparalleled nurturing, fun, and dynamic arts educational experience in the disciplines of Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Think Together Arts Instructors, in collaboration with Lead Arts Instructor and OCSA Director of Arts, help to develop innovative lesson plans featuring a universal design for learning lens (UDL) with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) touchpoints. Arts Instructors act as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Arts Instructors must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach. Think Together Arts Instructors provide students with a nurturing, fun, and dynamic arts educational experience in the disciplines of Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Other programs include Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi. Think Together Arts Instructors, with support from Lead Arts Instructors, deliver safe, fun, and dynamic arts experiences for students (grades K-6) based on approved lesson plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of training, that are currently pursuing a degree in one of the following 5 arts disciplines (Ballet Folklorico, Dance, Mariachi, Music, Theatre, Media Arts, Visual Arts) OR Candidates that have 2+ years of practical/professional experience in area of arts concentration.
1+ years of facilitating arts educational experience in grades K-6 highly preferred.
Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans based on curriculum map.
Identify natural areas for SEL incorporation.
Allow lesson plans to adapt to maximize student development and engagement.
Provide excellent arts instruction of assigned classes, teaching approved material, and using an approved course outline of daily activities that link to approved student outcomes.
Utilize differentiated instructional methods and approaches for classes that have varied age groups.
Complete daily protocols faithfully and fully, including attendance taking, supervision of students at all times, and maintaining/securing classroom supplies/equipment.
Communicate and share with support staff any issues that may arise in the class that warrant interventions.
Check email daily on weeks of instruction.
Attend meetings (as needed) with support staff to discuss any issues or plans for the class.
Provide vigilant supervision and observation of students at all times during class.
Acknowledge and observe instructor’s duty to report known or reasonably suspected child abuse.
Adhere to school district’s safety protocols.
Ensure content of the class is age-appropriate for ALL students and is curated to provide maximum accessibility for all students.