Description: ICA San Diego  is currently seeking  a part-time, seasonal Teaching Artists to fulfill the growing demand of our onsite summer art camps in two locations: Encinitas and Balboa Park. The Teaching Artist reports to the Education Director and Education Coordinator and will exhibit a true commitment to the mission of the organization. This position serves as an instructor for weekly summer camps and the End of Summer Camp Family Day celebration.

Responsibilities:Summer Art Camp (June through August)

• Plan a weekly curriculum, create detailed lesson plans with supply lists and  generate  project samples. Submit lesson plans and sample projects to the Education Coordinator and Education Assistant.
• Act as a Camp Instructor for a specified age group at ICA San Diego for up to six weeks, leading students in a variety of projects, discussions and activities related to each week’s topic.
• Willing to adapt  lesson plans as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers.
• Organize and store completed artwork in preparation for the art show.
• Oversee and coordinate with camp interns and volunteers.
• Assist and coordinate the student art showcase at the End of Summer Camp Festival.
• Complete a camp evaluation. 

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required in a professionally appropriate field (Studio Art, Art Education, Museum Education, Liberal Studies).
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary art.
• Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, with an openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionally.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• A great communicator with families and guardians
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

General:

• Align teaching practices to ICA San Diego Education Mission
• Prepare, maintain, organize, clean classroom and art supplies.
• Responsible for set-up and clean up before and after classes.
• Assist with art supply ordering in collaboration with the Education Coordinator.

Compensation and Schedule: 8 – 9 am prep time; 9 – 2 pm camp class teaching; 2 – 2:15 clean up. Prep time will be paid at $20/hour and class time will be paid at $40/hour. 

To apply: Qualified candidates please send resume and cover letter to jobs@icasandiego.org. No phone calls please.