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ArtWorks Teaching Staff are professional artists and/or arts educators who work under the direction of ArtWorks Administrative Staff and Partner Organizations to design large scale public art projects, publications, and performances. They are employed to mentor and manage a dedicated group of 14-19 year old Apprentice Artists in Summer and After-School Programs. Each project has a strong emphasis on quality, with specific goals, tangible outcomes and civic value.
ArtWorks' project structure emphasizes team teaching. The ratio of Professional Artists to Apprentices Artists is small, typically 1:4 for hands-on learning. As in traditional Apprenticeships, Professional Artists directly lead the project design and are greatly involved in the artistic outcome so that teens learn specific skills and techniques. For more information on specific teaching roles, refer to the job descriptions below.
• Once applications are available for download, applicants should:
1.Fill out application completely
2. Prepare portfolio samples, resume and references
3. Mail or e-mail all documents to ArtWorks
• Applicants are notified by mail of acceptance to the ArtWorks Job Program
2010 Summer Work Schedule*
• June 14 – July 23
• Monday – Friday
• 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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With additional time for meetings, orientation, lesson plans and gathering materials and supplies
After-School Work Schedule
• Schedule varies based on project
• Usually includes one weekend day
• And 1-2 afternoons after school hours
Teaching Positions will be available in a variety of artistic disciplines. For the 2010 Summer Program, most positions offered will be in the visual arts and specifically in painting.
Each project varies in size and will have a Project Manager and may have multiple Teaching Artists and/or Junior Teachers. Below are general expectations and responsibilities for each position.
PROJECT MANAGER
A Project Manager takes responsibility for the success of the project’s structure, process, budget, and outcomes. A Project Manager often times leads the design of the final project. This position is supported by the ArtWorks Program Staff and additional teaching staff. The Project Manager reports to ArtWorks Program Staff.
Qualifications
BFA; graduate degree or commensurate experience in the arts and education
Responsibilities
- Lead by example a-d model professionalism to apprentices through your conduct, attitude, attendance, and punctuality
- Ensure excellent results both in project outcome quality and Apprentice experience
- Manage teaching staff and Apprentices
- Develop daily curriculum and weekly plan prior to the beginning of program
- Develop and manage a material and supply budget
- Procure supplies as often as needed
- Ensure all expenses stay within approved budget
- Enforce ArtWorks policies and rules in a fair, impartial manner
- Turn in all required time sheets, program evaluations, etc. in a timely manner
- Keep ArtWorks Program Staff informed daily regarding attendance, behavior issues, or any project needs
- Demonstrate technical skills and work with Appre-tices one on one and in large groups
- Delegate responsibilities to Teaching Artists and Junior Teachers
- Attend all staff meetings, including those prior to beginning of program
- Communicate important information to Teaching Staff; Run weekly staff meetings for your project
- Work as long as is necessary to bring project to completion
- Perform all assigned tasks with integrity and positive work ethic
Stipend: $4,000 - 4,500
TEACHING ARTIST
A Teaching Artist works in a close supportive role to the Project Manager and helps guide the group towards completion of the project. A Teaching Artist offers expertise and/or skill in a specific area of the project.
Qualifications
BFA or commensurate experience; some graduate work and teaching experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and model professionalism to apprentices through your conduct, attitude, attendance, and punctuality
- Help complete your project goals, achieving excellent results both in artwork quality and Apprentice experience
- Work with other teaching staff in all areas of planning, including a mandatory staff orientation and a pre-program project meeting
- Attend a weekly project meeting
- Work with other staff to maintain clean workspace and equipment, as well as help conduct final cleanup and inventory all supplies
- Share technical and professional skills with Apprentices
- Lead small groups of Apprentices in execution of project
- Enforce ArtWorks policies and rules in a fair, impartial manner
- Document Apprentice attendance and disciplinary issues, as directed by Project Manager
- Perform other duties as directed by Project Manager
- Perform all assigned tasks with integrity and positive work ethic
Stipend: $2,700
JUNIOR TEACHER
A Junior Teacher offers artistic skills and leadership to the project but typically has less experience than other members of the teaching team.
Qualifications
Significant experience/technical skills in the arts; some undergraduate work preferred. Must be 20 years of age or older.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and model professionalism to apprentices through your conduct, attitude, attendance, and punctuality
- Help complete your project goals, achieving excellent results both in artwork quality and Apprentice experience
- Assist other teaching staff in planning, including a mandatory staff orientation and a pre-program project meeting
- Work with other staff to maintain clean workspace and equipment, as well as help conduct final cleanup and inventory all supplies
- Attend a weekly project meeting
- Share skills with Apprentices
- Document Apprentice attendance and disciplinary issues as directed by Project Manager
- Perform other duties as directed by Project Manager
- Perform all assigned tasks with integrity and positive work ethic
Stipend: $2,000
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