Multidisciplinary

Artist-Teacher Coordinator
Part-time Staff Position
 
Schedule: Beginning ASAP; ~20 hours/week; weekly schedule determined in alignment with AGCC’s Director of Arts Education/Executive Director
Reports To: Director of Arts Education
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
 
Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) provides space for artists to work and engages community through arts education, exhibitions of contemporary art, and cultural events.
 
The core of AGCC’s education programming is Artists-in-Classrooms (AIC), which places professional artists in schools to provide arts education to students K-12. Residencies promote creativity, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and critical thinking skills in accordance with California Visual and Performing Arts standards, and familiarize students with contemporary arts practices. Artists-in-Classrooms has been serving schools in Los Angeles since 1999.  
 
Position Summary
The Artist-Teacher Coordinator assists AGCC’s Director of Arts Education in management of our staff of Artist-Teachers ─ offering program support, engaging in creative visioning, and providing frequent communication with, and attentive eyes to, all Artist-Teachers.
 
AGCC Artist-Teachers are skilled, experienced artists from diverse backgrounds, who work in a variety of creative disciplines. They rely on their own artistic process and dedicated teaching practice to provide engaging and unique creative experiences for K-12 students and their teachers. Our Artist-Teachers design and deliver high-quality curriculum, expose the classroom to artworks from a range of cultures, introduce arts vocabulary, and demonstrate arts concepts. AGCC Artist-Teachers become a trusted part of the school community, building an inclusive experience for all.
 
The enormous value of working with an authentic artist, grounded in creative process, becomes tangible in the classroom and in the quality of work created by our students and teachers. The artist and the artist’s ways are the heart of the distinctive program we offer schools; just as the artist is central to the culture of experimentation and innovation in the Angels Gate community.
 
The Coordinator’s responsibility is to listen to our Artist-Teachers; be ready to provide support and experience to ease the way, so the artist is free to do her/his best work, in a variety of environments and with a diverse population of students. Being alert to the needs of the artist contributes to our goal of a top-tier Arts Education experience.
 
Qualifications
• Passion for bringing the Arts to underserved schools and students grades K-5
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific arts discipline
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience required; experience teaching an art form during the school day, in a public school setting preferred. Previous work with low-income communities also preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of/familiarity with the California VAPA Standards
• Exceptional, professional communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various constituencies within AGCC’s diverse communities, internally and externally
• Desire to become dedicated member of AGCC’s staff, including attending Professional Development opportunities and completing other staff responsibilities
• B.A., M.A., or M.F.A in Art, Arts Education, or a related field desired
• Spanish-speaking desired, not required
• Early-Childhood Education experience desired, not required
 
Primary Responsibilities
•  Collaborate with and assist Director of Arts Education in all situations involving Artist-Teachers, and perform duties as needed:
   o  Prepare for/lead meetings with Artist-Teachers
   o  Assist with school assignments and follow-up communications
   o  Build rapport among Artist-Teachers; communicate throughout the 12-week residency
   o  Support Artist-Teachers in curriculum-building, cross-curriculum connections/arts integration
   o  Respond in timely manner to any Artist-Teacher request for help
   o  Attend meetings with school/classroom teachers as needed
   o  Produce 4-6 Professional Development workshops annually, for Artist-Teachers and others
   o  Site Visits; visit each teacher in the classroom at least once per semester
   o  Submit reflections in a Site Visit Report to Director (one per artist- teacher each academic year)
   o  Assist Director with yearly Artist-Teacher Reviews
   o  Help set recruitment goals and standards; interview potential new Artist-Teachers as needed
   o  Coaching new Artist-Teachers as needed
• Consult regarding Arts Exploration Feld Trips
• Shape and implement new opportunities for Angels Gate Community Classes program
• Collaborate with Education Team on Family Art Workshop and other Education Programs/Events
• Vision with the AGCC Education Team on program growth, etc.
• Address the learning needs of diverse student populations
• Serve at the request of the Executive Director and Director of Arts Education, performing duties not listed here as needed
 
To apply, send a cover letter and current resume to colleen@angelsgateart.org. No calls please.
 
Note, During COVID-19, the AIC program has adapted onto fully virtual platforms, including live Zoom lessons and pre-recorded Video lessons. Applicants must be comfortable working remotely through at least June 2021. Applicants must be able to commute to Angels Gate Cultural Center once in-person work resumes, possibly by summer 2021.  Interviews will be conducted via phone/Zoom.