GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Citywide Art Teacher position provides high quality arts programming at the JCCSF’s partner afterschool and summer programming sites. This program provides essential arts education to elementary students at public and charter schools within San Francisco. These programs serve the city’s diverse population and are provided to participants free of charge. During the school year from August through May, Citywide Art Teachers provide art classes at afterschool programs in the afternoon and early evening. During the summer session in June and July, Citywide Art Teachers provide art classes at summer school locations during normal business hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Teach multiple weekly arts programs at partner San Francisco elementary afterschool and summer school sites.
- Design social justice-informed visual arts curriculum units for each school term.
- Transport self and program materials between program sites and to and from the JCCSF.
- Work with the Youth Programs Manager and other Citywide staff on planning, scheduling, and grant reporting.
- Collaborate with partner site program staff on scheduling, site access, attendance, and other joint concerns.
- Create a safe, joyful, and stimulating atmosphere for students.
- Display developmentally appropriate child-adult interactions.
- Monitor personal hygiene, health, and psychological/emotional well-being of children.
- Participate in regular staff training and meetings.
REQUIREMENTS- At least two years’ experience working with school-age children.
- Knowledge of and ability to teach elementary-age children about visual art.
- Ability to work independently offsite with minimal supervision.
- Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience. Arts, education, child development, or ECE degree or coursework preferred.
- Experience working within a framework of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ability to incorporate these principles into programs.
- Ability to pass a background check for working with children.
- Must have reliable means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation.
- Proficiency in languages other than English—such as Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese—is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONSThis position works primarily offsite at partner afterschool and summer programs at San Francisco public and charter school sites, with some hours worked from home and at the JCCSF’s main building. Work takes place at multiple offsite locations and takes place under a variety of conditions. This position requires travel between school sites. Eligible travel expenses will be reimbursed. Materials must be transported between locations and within school sites. This position regularly works with elementary aged children (ages 5-12). Programming is primarily conducted in English, with some instructors providing bilingual programming at some sites.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Reasonable accommodation will be provided for those with disabilities. This position is physically demanding and involves:
- Lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Reaching, kneeling, squatting.
- Speaking and hearing
STATUSBenefited, non-exempt position
HOURS/SCHEDULE26 hours/week, Regular schedule is Monday-Friday; approximate hours are 1:00-6:00 PM September through May and 10:00 AM-3:00 PM June-August. Summer hours may vary. Additional hours may be required for trainings or special events.