PAC Teaching Artist

San Diego State University Research Foundation

83d • $30 - $35

About The Position

The PAC Teaching Artist, Imperial Valley, is responsible for the implementation of the Arts Facilitator Training program inside Centinela State Prison and potentially Calipatria State Prison. 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.

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

• Regular mentor visits
• Mentor and support teaching assistants and peer facilitators
• Submit post-class reports after every site visit
• Communicate at least monthly with PAC Leadership
• Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team
• Participate in monthly FT mentor meetings with PAC team
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree