Job Summary
 

The After School Program Instructor will teach a practicum course in the visual or performing arts and will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in the visual and/or performing arts, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art. Incumbents will work under the direction of the site Principal or designee. This is a part-time position.

 

This job reports to School Principal or Designee
 

Essential Functions

• Teaches art to a classroom of up to twenty students of varying ages, tailoring instruction to accommodate all skill levels within the class.

• Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.

• Implements instructional learning activities for the purpose of improving students' artistic, physical and social skills.

• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students’ files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking work, emergency cards, audio visual equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.

• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.

• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, form preparation, attendance, phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials and helping students succeed.

• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.

• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school, families, and the community

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Attends meetings with site Principal and/or After School Lead, after school staff meetings and training opportunities for the purpose of reviewing and coordinating after school activities and learning new instructional techniques.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques.

• Demonstrated understanding of various art mediums history and technique.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capacity to supervise group work.

• Ability to teach students from 9 years of age through high school (instructors may be assigned classes with younger students as well as classes with older students).

• Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills.

• Supportive, flexible disposition.

• Available to work during assigned after school hours.

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Religious Requirements

• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.

• Believe and uphold IBAA’s Statement of Faith and the terms of the Shared Values and Ethics of Employment as a condition for employment and continued employment in this school.

• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by prayer life, Bible study, regular attendance at a church that is in agreement with IBAA’s Statement of Faith, and spiritual outreach to others.

• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.

• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.

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Experience Requirements
Must have experience with the art medium or mediums required. Experience can include teaching art individually or to a group of students, but may also include putting on or performing an art show or demonstration, time in a studio with corresponding art work, or even demonstrating a portfolio of art work related to the medium or mediums required.

 

Work experience as an art teacher preferred.
 

Education Requirements / Certification
Bachelor’s degree in fine arts preferred
 

Continuing Education / Training
As needed
 

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
 

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt