Volunteer Art Instructor

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Schedule: Weekly Monday, Wednesday, Friday

One Session per day
Total Hours: 4

General Purpose:

The part-time art instructor will help participants learn about the history of art and provide opportunities for students to create their own art by exploring their own artistic creativity. The art instructor will develop an interest in and ability for creative expression, as well as an understanding and appreciation of art in each student, and will have strong enthusiasm for art and enjoy teaching youth.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Prepare a program of study to meet the needs and interests of the students using the FATE Program outline.
• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives
• Develop age-appropriate instructional strategies to achieve the art curriculum goals
• Demonstrate and assist students to use different techniques and media to develop art works aligned to their artistic abilities
• Inform students about cultural and historical influences on art
• Provide instruction that encourages students to understand and appreciate art
• Encourage students to express their own personalities and thoughts through the creative process
• Assess and evaluate student's performance on a regular basis
• Provide feedback to relevant stakeholders about each participants progress
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning space at FATE Creative Arts Space
• Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish an orderly learning environment
• Show students how to properly use and care for materials, tools, and equipment
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the program committee in preparing and planning are displays and exhibitions for the community and FATE’s stakeholders.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Initiative
• Communication skills
• Planning and organizing
• Patience and stress tolerance
• Adaptability
• Collaborative skills
• Innovative

Experience in Instruction A Plus, but not required. Must pass Background and Drug Screening. Must have CPR training, Reliable Transportation to and from FATE’s Creative Space, and Proof of Current Car Insurance.