AMOCA seeks a part-time Lead Artist Educator for its Teen program (September-May) scheduled on Tuesdays from 3:15-6:30 pm. Reporting to the Education Manager, this position is responsible for providing art instruction and professional development to High School students enrolled in the 2023-2024 program. Art instructors must have a ceramic arts background and a passion for enhancing the lives of teens through the arts, creating equitable access to the arts, and a desire to understand and support the mission, purpose, values and goals of AMOCA.
Pay Rate: $35-$37 /hour commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum in alignment with CA Common Core requirements
Lead a weekly 3-hour wheel and handbuilding class, demonstrate techniques, and assist students with their work
Maintain student attendance records, student assessment, and electronic communications with students
Studio set up and clean up for each class
Create an environment where students feel supported and engaged with the instructor, the space, and the medium
With Education Manager:
Develop and implement professional development programs
Plan and execute end of year gallery exhibition
Provide weekly check-in
Develop and implement two weekend field trips to art museums/organizations in the region
Ensure all studio rules and procedures are followed while students have fun exploring their creativity in a safe and welcoming environment
Qualifications
Applicants should be proficient with wheel throwing and handbuilding
Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts is a plus
The ability to work with students from diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to move/lift materials up to 50 pounds
Pass a background check
Applications will be accepted until Aug 31, 2023, with a program start/end date of September 12, 2023- May TBD, 2024
All interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to: education@amoca.org