Student Worker - Creative Arts Assistant - Mission Waco
About The Position
In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners. POSITION SUMMARY - To teach the arts in the area of Art, Music, and/or Dance as a part of the Afterschool Programs for Children and Youth here at Mission Waco, and potentially with adult program participants (Manna House – men’s residential recovery, and My Brother’s Brother’s Keeper – emergency shelter for adults). Work together to provide the Creative Arts Showcase at the end of each semester. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year performing or training in art, music and or dance
- teaching experience
- experience working with children and youth
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to communicate appropriately & compassionately under pressure
- Represent Mission Waco’s values with all program participants
- Strong Work Ethic
- Strategic Thinker
- Flexible 15-20 hrs/wk (available in afternoons, early evenings, Saturday)
- MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
- reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Recruit students from the Children and Youth Programs to learn art, music, and/or dance for your perspective field.
- Collaborate with other staff (visual arts, music, and dance) for performances, summer camps, and productions.
- Potentially supervise or work with volunteers and interns who may be assisting with classes.
- Promote and oversee art, music, and/or dance for Mission Waco Youth and Children Programs, and potentially the lower-income population of the Waco Community.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities used for Creative Arts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
