Digital Arts Teaching Artist

Summary

Works individually and collaboratively to implement learning experiences that engage students through the arts and technology. Develops creative capacities in students that promote artistic abilities, positive pro-social behavior and coping skills leading to successful progression through school to higher education and/or employment. Actively participates in a community of practice with fellow teaching artists and program leadership to continually refine instructional effectiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Essential duties and responsibilities include, and are not strictly limited to, the following:

• Develops students' artistic and social skills through MCG Youth educational programs.
• Communicates clear and consistent expectations for student performance and conduct.
• Works with students to identify and make progress on attainable performance and behavior goals.
• Develops curricula for MCG Youth and Arts in-house and/or in-school classes. Collaborates with other Teaching Artists in developing programming.
• Establishes relationships with regional schoolteachers and community partners, and actively collaborates with them as needed. Provides artistic and educational support to enhance curricula, instruction, and project needs.
• Assesses student progress and maintains records using Department of Human Services, school or MCG Youth developed criteria, project evaluations, and tools.
• Assists in the preparation and installation of exhibits, receptions, workshops, and special projects.
• Generates written reports on projects as required by the Internal Program Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
• Ensures studio is clean and prepared for instruction.
• Reports necessary studio repairs to the Internal Program Supervisor.
• Participates in and supports student recruitment efforts, including those related to in-school presentations and visiting artist workshops.
• Attends and actively participates in professional development, staff meetings, and staff and intern training sessions.
• Coordinates and communicates with co-workers, students, parents, and local high school teachers and counselors on student events and projects.
• Exhibits understanding and internalization of company values: influence, respect, listen, shape, and embrace.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, 1 year experience working with youth in an arts, social service, or public school system environment and relevant studio-specific technical skills are required. Some technical or practical experience in a professional or community-based arts organization is preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: **

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The worker must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the worker is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The worker is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop or kneel. The worker is required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer screen, reading, and preparing and analyzing documents. Light to moderate lifting may be required. Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Studio work may require additional physical capacity to perform activities which would include movements such as lifting and carrying, bending and twisting, and crouching and stooping. The worker must be able to lift 10-20 pounds repeatedly and up to 50 pounds periodically.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE