VIDEO GAME DESIGN, TEACHING ARTIST

BIG THOUGHT • Dallas, TX

54d • Onsite

About The Position

The Video Game Design, Teaching Artist are practicing artists and instructors who possess a strong commitment to working with educators and young people. The Video Game Design, Teaching Artist will support the mission of the Dreams Experience Academy in engaging, educating, developing, uplifting, and amplifying the next generation of great American Media, Entertainment and Technology leaders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years related experience
• Proven experience in video game design, including proficiency with design software and prototyping tool
• Teaching Artists must demonstrate professional artistic or instructional experience, commitment to working with youth and educators, and interest in Big Thought’s arts education approach.
• Willingness to travel to Big Thought sites in the Dallas area.
• Excellent understanding of pedagogical methods for the teaching of the discipline (i.e. inquiry-based learning, arts integrated studies, skills-based instruction and aesthetic education, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Implement the Video Game Design curriculum, professional development workshops, including custom sessions and other special events.
• Planning and implementation with Big Thought staff and delivering high quality direct instruction to Middle and High School aged youth in alignment with Big Thought’s instructional framework of Six Dimensions of Quality, Social Emotional Learning and Project Based Learning.
• Attending ongoing professional development sessions specifically designed for Big Thought Teaching Artist.
• Performing administrative responsibilities, such as submission of written lesson plans, assessments, and teaching schedules
• Performing other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees