PAC Teaching Artist (Inland Region)

San Diego State University Research Foundation

29d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position has been budgeted at $30.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. Prison Arts Collective (PAC) works to expand access to the transformative power of the arts through collaboration and mutual learning that supports the development of self-expression, reflection, communication, and empathy through providing multidisciplinary arts programming in correctional institutions. PAC is based at San Diego State University and facilitates weekly multidisciplinary arts programming and art facilitator training (AFT) programs in 14 prisons throughout California. The PAC Teaching Artist and Mentor, Inland Region, is responsible for the implementation of multidisciplinary arts courses and the Arts Facilitator Training program inside the California Institute for Men, Chino, and potentially the California Institute for Women, Chino. They lead classes and mentor peer facilitators, cultivating creative communities within the correctional institutions. Teaching Artists report to the Inland Regional Lead, PAC Leadership team and work closely with teaching and administrative staff. Teaching artists will receive specialized training to facilitate classes in prisons and have a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team. Teaching artists are compensated for teaching time as well as class preparation and meetings.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication and ability to collaborate with a team.
Creative problem solver,
Empathetic
Detail oriented
Responsive
Dedicated to PAC mission.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning.
One year of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended or adult education OR previous teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History or similar experience in art and arts education. MFA preferred.
Practicing and/or experienced artists preferred.
At least four years of teaching experience total. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in correctional settings.
Experience with PAC or other Arts in Corrections organizations is preferred but not required.
We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience of the justice system to apply for consideration.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentoring 50%
Regular mentor visits
Mentor and support teaching assistants and peer facilitators
Submit post-class reports after every site visit
Communication & Collaboration 45%
Communicate at least monthly with PAC Leadership
Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team
Participate in monthly FT mentor meetings with PAC team
Participate in monthly Inland Regional meetings with the PAC Regional Lead
Support events and exhibitions planned with PAC Leadership
Collaborate with the teaching team, including peer facilitators, to ensure that classes have the appropriate supplies, delivered in a timely manner, and organized on site.
Other Duties as Assigned 5%