ARTS FACILITATOR (Wild Art Program) for RuckusRoots Inc

Position Summary:

The Arts Facilitator will collaborate with RR team to lead a Wild Art program to 2nd – 6th grade classes at Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School. Teaching Artist will be responsible for project ideation, project planning/preparation, activity guidance, and class supervision/management while successfully collaborating with RuckusRoots program coordinator and school staff. Able to work within an existing but flexible program framework and bring in their own ideas and creative expertise, our ideal Arts Facilitator should be able to contribute to and help design the curriculum and culminating art project(s). Please have a passion for artmaking with children, and a deep love of the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate and lead all in-person sessions on campus at Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School (NOTE: LiveScan fingerprinting clearance is required for this teaching position.)
Bring a flexible, joyful, patient and inspiring presence to students
Collaborate with RR programs team on curriculum
Prepare materials for each workshop session as needed
Use a wide variety of techniques to engage, inspire and interact with young students
Other duties, as necessary

Must-haves:

At least 2 years of experience elementary art basics (drawing, painting, color theory, collage, etc.,) preferably in a classroom or school setting
Knowledge of and experience in workshop planning/curriculum design
Strong facilitation, instructional and classroom management skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Interest in sustainability and creative reuse (ideally, this is already a part of your artistic practice)
Access to a personal computer, reliable internet and related software applications (Google Drive, Zoom, etc)
Reliable transportation to/from school location
Willingness to submit to background check and/or LiveScan

Classification:

This position is for an independent contractor paid on a day-rate basis (DOE).

Expected Hours/Timeframe:

This Wild Art program is scheduled to run Feburary 29th to May 30th, 2024. Classes will be held on Thursdays 1:30pm – 5:00pm, so please note: you MUST have Thursday afternoon availability. Teaching time will be roughly 5 hrs week (including setup/cleanup time on site). Will most likely require an additional 1-2 hrs of planning/prep time per week, billable at an hourly rate.

To Apply:

Please fill out an online application here. Be aware you’ll be asked to upload your resume/cv and a cover letter (both in PDF form) in the online application process.

No email attachments, please and thank you.

ABOUT RUCKUSROOTS:

With over 12 years working at the intersection of art and environmentalism in some of Los Angeles’ most vulnerable communities, we bring love, commitment and passion to our work. Our mission is to create art programs that cultivate environmental awareness and action in under-represented communities. We do this by collaborating with local artists, communities, schools and like-minded organizations to create accessible programs that build interdisciplinary art skills to uncover and confront environmental issues impacting Angelenos today.

When you work with us, you can expect a professional, creative, and highly collaborative environment – we are a small team, and we care very deeply about what we do. We offer competitive pay, respect for you and your craft, and a commitment of integrity, respect and kindness to our constituents, to each other, and to all who inhabit our planet.