Visual and Performing Arts Associate

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$28 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Visual Arts and Performing Arts Associate is responsible for supporting expanded learning staff with curriculum and training to ensure the delivery of high-quality programming for visual and performing arts clubs. The VAPA Associate will research and identify emerging practices in performing arts to create and develop curriculum that supports high quality program implementation. The VAPA Associate will serve as part of the Learning & Development Team and collaborate to develop trainings on dance-focused topics, including folklorico, modern, cheer, color guard, and hip-hop. The VAPA Associate will collaborate with performing arts leaders to develop and design training and curriculum for new and exciting VAPA Club Leaders. The VAPA Associate will deliver training in-person or remotely. The Visual Arts and Performing Arts Associate is a hybrid position, including working work in-person, at the Woodcraft Rangers main office, school sites, and remotely.

Requirements

AA Degree in Child Development or a related field is preferred or minimum of one year of experience as a group leader working with children and 6 units in child development.
WR will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for ALL employees providing any in-person work with staff or clients.
Experience across multiple dance genres: Folklorico, Hip-Hop, Modern, and Cheer
Enthusiastic to work well with youth development staff and/or youth.
Good oral and written communication.
Ability to travel to the various regions that have Woodcraft Rangers programs to support or deliver in person training. Regions would include San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast LA and Downtown areas.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
Stable Internet Access
Valid LIVE Scan

Nice To Haves

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.

Responsibilities

Identify or develop curriculum material in support of high-quality performing arts programing and staff development.
Identify or develop and facilitate/deliver training material in support of high-quality programing and staff development.
Evolve and facilitate/deliver existing training as part of staff support, including ongoing New Hire Orientation and additional follow-up training as needed.
Research best practices in youth development to inform development and ongoing curriculum and training evolution.
Collaborate with Learning Team and Program Team to identify organizational, program, and team needs.
Collaborate with Learning Team and Program Team to coordinate training logistics.
Collaborate with Program Team to coordinate events/field trips for performing arts and/or visual arts programs.
Identify and coordinate potential partners that would provide training for staff.
Lead any “train-the-trainer” academies and/or/trainings that may be needed.
Development and implementation of program support tools and resources as needed.
Work with VAPA Manager to set targets, manage projects, and evaluate progress and impact.
Participate in staff development training as required, approximately 40 hours / year.
Ensure program compliance and program quality is met according to funding, partner and WR guidelines and requirements.
Other related duties.