Teaching Artist Valise Program – Part time, Seasonal

ICA is seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled teaching artist for a part-time, seasonal position for our outreach program, Valise. Successful applicants will have  experience teaching contemporary art and process-art-making to K-12 students  in a classroom setting.

The Teaching Artist for the Valise Program will be conducting art-making lessons in elementary and middle schools in the San Diego region, including Oceanside, Chula Vista, and Carlsbad. Work will be mostly in-person with some virtual programs taught on Zoom and remote meetings/training. The position will report to the Director of Education. 

Responsibilities: 

• Implement lessons that are aligned with the ICA San Diego Valise program
• Contribute to a strong and knowledgeable curriculum that will be structured, organized, effective, and well taught
• Able to maneuver 40-50 pound Valise suitcases to/from the ICA
• Responsible for preparing art materials, set-up, clean-up, and teaching students how to  preserve materials resourcefully
• Document and photograph in classroom projects and  provide surveys to teachers and students about the program.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Studio, Art Education or related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience with teaching artmaking to children
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to schools around San Diego county
• Ability to teach in a fast paced environment to different grade levels
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other educators and ICA staff
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite
• Strong customer service and teamwork experience
• Willingness to be certified in First Aid and CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Experience in classroom settings and understanding of classroom management

COMPENSATION

Position type: Part-time, Seasonal, Up to 4 days per week during the 2022-2023 school year.

Compensation: Hourly rate is $20. A typical shift is 3-6 hours, weekdays between 8am and 3pm. The ICA will provide a vehicle for your class trips. Should you be required to use your personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement will be available. Benefits include staff appreciation days, discounts at select Balboa Park restaurants and shops, and free admission to member museums.

APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the above qualifications  – in .PDF format – via email to jobs@icasandiego.org.