We are currently seeking Teaching Artists for the 2022-2023 school year!
Interested applicants should apply ASAP. Apply by August 14th to be considered.
Our San Benito County Arts Council, a nonprofit arts organization based in Hollister, California, has immediate openings for part-time Teaching Artist positions for the 2022-2023 school year, reporting directly to the Director of Arts Education. This is an incredible opportunity to join a collaborative team of fellow teaching artists, be a part of an award-winning organization and work locally in San Benito County.
Ideal candidates will be highly-organized, collaborative, energetic and reliable, as well as possess excellent communication, computer and arts-based skills. Applicants should apply with the intent to commit to all scheduled hours during the 2022-2023 school year.
NOTE: The job description that follows is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
General Job Function: Plan and direct artistic instruction to students at K-8th elementary school sites.
- Follow and implement arts-based lesson plans in multiple mediums
- Support student learning in and through the arts
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, school staff, and Arts Council staff
- Gather materials and resources for instruction
- Document/assess student learning
- Attend weekly teaching artist meetings
- Attend required trainings and professional development
- Implement classroom management strategies
- Abide by school, and Arts Council policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as requested by the ED and Director of Arts
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Strong background, experience and training in the visual arts; understanding of elements of art & design and experience working in different mediums
- Classroom experience, arts education instruction and experience working with youth
- Team-oriented; ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment
- Commitment to student equity, access and inclusion, and social-emotional learning and culturally-relevant teaching practices
- Understanding of and commitment to use of technology to support student learning including Google Docs, Google Classroom, online curriculum, and email communication.
- Strong interpersonal & verbal communication skills; motivated, energetic & optimistic
- Ability to complete Background Check
Desired Qualifications/Skills
- Bilingual
- Experience teaching in diverse communities
- Experience in community-arts practice
Schedule/Pay
- Part time: 20-30 hours per week. Starting salary range is $30/hr-$40/hr and is commensurate with experience and education. Office/School sites based in San Benito County, travel between sites may be required.
TO APPLY, please email a 1-page cover letter, resume and up to three artistic work samples (or online links to artistic work samples) that reflect your artistic practice to our Director of Arts Education, Amanda Chiado, at amandachiado@gmail.com.
Download a printable PDF of this Job Description & Application Information.
Visit our Arts in Education page to learn more about our Arts in Education Programs.
For other questions or inquiries, please email amandachiado@gmail.com.