Extra Help/Art Instructors (Summer Camp)

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Type of Position:

Staff

• Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Children International

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Art Instructor will teach Theater/Acting and/or other performance/visual arts of expertise (music, dance, stagecraft, film production, etc.) to elementary or middle school-age students. Instructors will set learning outcomes and lead students to demonstrate learnings in performance with evidence in the mastery of skills/subjects taught. Based on the theme of the camp, "Art in Action," the Instructors will incorporate Emotional Well-being skills (which will be trained) in respective sessions and lead students to the final product that showcases art skills learned.

In addition, instructors must be available to participate in the mandatory pre-camp training/orientation the week prior to camp. The exact schedule will be shared upon hire. Instructors must be available on the last day of the camp, 11:00 am

• 6:00pm for the final rehearsal and showcase.

The Instructor will report to the CI Program Coordinator and work closely with the Artist in Residence (Art Director) on art programming and showcase. This is a grant-funded hourly position at the rate of $16 - $20 per hour, depending on the experience, and effective June 1. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children or youth in a chosen art

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and develop age/grade-appropriate lessons for art sessions using applicable standards of learning for elementary and middle school-age students;

• Manage and deliver lessons to 15-20 students per group through interactive activities to keep students engaged at all times;

• Trained on Emotional Wellbeing skills by CI Program Coordinator and apply learnings from the training in designing the lesson plans;

• Lesson delivery incorporates regular "assessment" to ensure learning and adaptation;

• Work in collaboration with Artist in Residence (as well as the Program Coordinator) to ensure the students acquire skills to contribute to the final performance;

• Work in collaboration with other instructors to provide seamless coordination of respective Art forms that demonstrate student's learning in the final performance;

• Provide a written weekly lesson plan showing the plan of action per week;

Create and maintain an active, engaging, and safe learning environment for students;

• Serve as a positive role model to all students;

• Ensure all youth and children are properly supervised and safe at all times;

• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience and expertise in teaching chosen art form for children, youth, or young adults

• Demonstrated ability to teach and manage groups of children or youth

• Ability to inspire students and create a stimulating learning environment;

• Ability to keep students engaged in activities in a way to avoid negative behaviors;

• Ability to provide supervision to assistants, volunteers, or youth workers to ensure their support and participation in the delivery of teaching/ quality program delivery;

• Energetic and passionate about a role model for all children and youth;

• Strong communication and teamwork skills;

• Spanish helpful;

• Must be available for set program schedule (see above);

• Must have own transportation to the program site;

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Attachment" section, if you want to be considered for this position. You must submit all documents before you hit the submit application button.

Salary Information:

$16- -$20 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Faith McMath, Sr. Program Manager, fsmcmath@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible:

No