Multi-disciplinary Arts Educator
About The Position
Arts Educators are mid‑career creatives who independently lead children and teens in fun, project‑based arts activities during EPACENTER’s after‑school hours on weekdays and weekends. Working one to five days per week based on their availability, Art Educators plan and facilitate small cohort sessions of 10-15 elementary, middle, or high school students, guiding youth through short‑term projects in visual art, music, dance, design, digital media, film, photography, or mixed‑media explorations. Art Educators receive paid training in creative youth development practices and ongoing coaching from senior staff.
Requirements
- Demonstrable passion and intermediate to advanced skills in at least one artistic discipline.
- Experience leading or co‑leading activities with children or teens in camps, after‑school programs, or community settings is highly desired.
- Strong communication, reliability, and enthusiasm for working with diverse young people.
- Ability to work between one and five weekday afternoons between two and six‑thirty p.m., plus occasional weekends for events or exhibitions.
- Successful completion of a Live Scan background check and mandated reporter training.
Responsibilities
- Working in collaboration with program staff, design and deliver engaging project‑based sessions for a consistent cohort of up to fifteen youth, fostering experimentation, collaboration, and artistic skill‑building.
- Model safe and respectful studio practices, manage materials, and ensure a welcoming environment that reflects EPACENTER’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Encourage youth voice by integrating participants' ideas into project choices and showcasing opportunities.
- Document student progress through photographs, reflection prompts, and brief end‑of‑session reports.
- Track daily attendance and basic outcome data
- Participate in regular training and coaching sessions on Creative Youth Development, trauma‑informed practice, and culturally responsive facilitation.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
