Visual Arts Teaching Artist (Charter Oak USD

•Covina)

P.S. ARTS

Covina, CA Job Details Part-time $52.70 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Experience teaching visual & performing arts School experience Classroom teacher experience Public school experience Working with students Elementary school teaching experience Full Job Description

P.S. ARTS

is dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for children and youth by providing arts education in systemically under-resourced schools and communities.

Discipline:

Visual Arts Location:

Charter Oak USD (Covina)

Residency Length:

20

Weeks Grade Levels:

TK

•6th

Fall Schedule:

Wednesday

•

Friday Spring Schedule:

Monday

•

Tuesday Designation:

Part-time, Non-exempt Hourly Rate:

$52.70 / instructional hour | $25 / supplemental hour Position Summary

P.S. ARTS

Teaching Artists are equal parts professional artists and professional educators. Teaching Artists are responsible for delivering a high-quality, authentic, and engaging curriculum, that is inclusive, creative, and aspirational. As we move into a new era of education, Teaching Artists at

P.S. ARTS

are given the opportunity and challenge of designing new ways to deliver arts education.

P.S. ARTS

serves schools and communities as a partner and ally. Knowing that each community will have different needs, P.S. ARTS strives to deliver programming that embodies our values of Art, Excellence, Equity, Innovation, and Community. A successful Teaching Artist is enthusiastic about creatively engaging with their students, open to adapting their teaching practice and a dependable figure in the classroom. A Teaching Artist's overall goal is to empower students to have the freedom to imagine and the power to create. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated experience of in-school (TK-6th) teaching Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in teaching visual arts Demonstrated knowledge or familiarity with California's Framework for VAPA Ability to work collaboratively in/out of a school environment and with school communities Experience working in Title I designated schools and surrounding communities preferred Fluency in Spanish preferred Responsibilities Deliver and/or facilitate in-person arts instruction; Facilitate sequential standards-based, differentiated curricula in the arts; Foster a creative and healthy classroom environment; Implement classroom management techniques including routines and rules; Prep, set-up, and clean-up of lessons, classrooms, or carts; Utilizing and making connections with California's Framework for VAPA Documentation of teaching practice; Maintain a supply budget(s); Attend and participate in P.S. ARTS' Family Art Nights and similar events (festivals, back-to-school nights, etc.) at assigned schools; Attend and participate in P.S. ARTS' trainings and professional development workshops; Demonstrate implementation of new skills within teaching practice; Represent

P.S. ARTS

amongst multiple school community stakeholders, including classroom teachers, parents, administrators and donors; Responding to emails and other communication in a timely manner. This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Descriptions may change in response to Organization need at the discretion of the CEO. A_ criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on job responsibilities potentially resulting in the withdrawal of an offer of employment. offer of employment. Additionally, per California Education Code § 45122.1, § 45125.1, and § 44237, criminal history restrictions apply. You will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history, including a live scan clearance, unless you receive a conditional offer of employment._

Working Conditions:

Teaching Artists are required to maintain a safe and clean classroom environment that promotes learning, creativity, and equity.

Teaching Artist may routinely:

Lift, push, or carry supplies, equipment, instruments, or classroom furniture up to 40 lbs. Bend, twist, reach, stand, and/or sit for long periods of time. View LCD screens for long periods of time. Work/teach outdoors. Work with video equipment and be comfortable with recording and/or being recorded. About

P.S. ARTS

The

P.S. ARTS

team is a diverse group of people with different skill sets and experiences, from various cultures and backgrounds, with one thing in common

•a dedication to arts education.

P.S. ARTS

encourages all employees to feel empowered by and model the Organization's values of Art, Community, Equity, Innovation, and Excellence.

P.S. ARTS

is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.

P.S. ARTS

also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation.

P.S. ARTS

will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements.

Pay:

$52.70 per hour Application Question(s): Are you available to work the described schedule? (yes/no)

Experience:

Elementary Teaching:

2 years (Required)

Visual Arts Teaching:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Covina, CA 91724 (Required)

Work Location:

In person