Instructional Aide: Visual & Performing Arts - Part Time

Green Dot Public Schools California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Green Dot Public Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools dedicated to transforming public education. Our model focuses on quality teaching, a college-going culture, leadership and life skills, and eliminating barriers to learning. We serve over 10,000 students in Los Angeles, particularly in underserved communities, aiming to close the opportunity gap. Our success is evidenced by numerous awards and recognitions for our schools. The part-time Instructional Aide for Drama will provide instructional support to students in grades 9-12 in visual and/or performing arts courses. This role involves working 5 days a week, 4 hours per day, supporting students individually or in small groups to enhance their access to arts content. The aide will build relationships with students and work under the guidance of a credentialed arts teacher. This position is grant-funded and may be discontinued if programmatic funding is reduced. Green Dot California classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA).

Requirements

Possess a bachelor’s degree OR Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills assisting in instruction (e.g., CBEST) AND one of the following: Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) AND have completed at least two years of college (48 units) OR Attainment of an AA degree.
Demonstrated skills in visual and/or performing arts and are confident supporting high school students in arts content.
Dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve.
Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience working with adolescents/children in a structured learning environment (preferred). Verifiable supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted on an equal basis.
Possess any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered; however, experience cannot substitute for the required minimum education and a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member.

Responsibilities

Coordinate instructional efforts with the teacher to assist with daily learning activities in drama, advanced drama, visual arts, and/or AP Art courses (e.g. leading actors in small group rehearsals, assisting students with playwriting, supporting students with art portfolio preparation, assisting in curating student art shows, etc.).
Under immediate supervision, follow the lead of the teacher in providing small group or 1:1 instruction in arts content to students with and without disabilities.
Engage in coaching sessions with the Green Dot Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator and/or the credentialed teacher to develop instructional skills.
With the teacher’s guidance, prepare various teaching aids and materials such as visuals, copies, art/drama supplies, etc.
With the teacher’s guidance, adapt educational materials/manipulatives to promote differentiated learning for students with disabilities, emergent bilinguals and other student groups identified by the teacher.
Use a variety of technology platforms and applications to support student learning.
Assist in organizing classroom materials, equipment, and displays such as preparing bulletin boards, posting student work, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional needs, and creating an orderly and clean classroom environment.
Observe and report behavior of students in and out of the classroom and support with implementing the school’s behavior policy.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students: may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established school procedure.
Participate in meetings, in-service training programs and field trips as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance.
Demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities within the learning environment.
Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member.