Specialty Teaching Artist/Program Educator (ASALA)
About The Position
The Specialty Teaching Artist leads instruction in a specialty class within ART INC’s ASALA (Arts, Science and Leadership Academy), which serves students in grades 1 through 8. The artist develops weekly lessons introducing students to an artistic discipline. Lessons should be fun, interactive, age- and grade-appropriate, showcase student artistry, and build toward a final project or showcase. High school Youth Leadership Teachers (YLTs), who are paid interns, may assist in classrooms and participate in ASALA classes. ART INC is seeking teaching artists skilled in dance (ballet, jazz, hip hop, or modern), ceramics, theater, sewing, hair styling, or gaming and coding. Classes take place at The Romain Arts & Culture Center in Peoria, Illinois, during after-school program hours in an active youth program setting. The position is part-time, seasonal, and structured as an independent contractor engagement. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 2:30 PM and 5:45 PM, with possible Saturday hours, and requires at least one one-hour session per week. The Specialty Teaching Artist takes direction from the ASALA Program Manager regarding the position’s duties and responsibilities. The COPO provides program oversight. The HR Manager handles contracting, onboarding, and clearance questions. The work takes place in a two-level building and involves light physical effort, intermittent lifting or carrying of up to 25 pounds, and walking up and down stairs. Occasional pressure related to lesson, project, or showcase deadlines may occur. Applicants should apply through the posting and upload a resume and a course curriculum or basic 12-week lesson plan. ART INC is committed to providing a fair and welcoming environment for people who enter its building, work with the organization, or participate in its programs, within the parameters of the law.
Requirements
- Certification in the course subject, postsecondary education in the subject, or significant and demonstrated experience in the subject.
- A genuine love for working with young people.
- Ability to lead a classroom of at least 15 students.
- Ability to write a course curriculum or basic 12-week lesson plan and submit it with the application.
- Availability to teach at least one one-hour session per week during ASALA program hours.
Responsibilities
- Educate and actively engage students in an artistic discipline.
- Develop and deliver lesson plans, curriculum, and project-based learning that culminate in a final project or showcase.
- Submit lesson plans to the ASALA Program Manager according to the schedule set by the Manager.
- Create a consistent, positive, and nurturing classroom with clear procedures and expectations.
- Supervise students at all times, monitor student activity, and maintain a safe learning environment.
- Take attendance at every session and submit accurate attendance records on time.
- Maintain the classroom and supplies, and report supply needs to the ASALA Program Manager in advance.
- Report any incident, injury, or student safety concern to the ASALA Program Manager on the same day.
- Work cooperatively with ASALA staff and Youth Leadership Teachers assigned to the classroom.
- Follow ART INC policies, procedures, and program expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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