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P.S. ARTS is currently accepting applications from experienced, *VISUAL
ARTS Teaching Artists*.

*P.S. ARTS* is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives
of children by bringing arts education to underserved public schools and
their communities. For more information, please visit our website at
www.psarts.org.

Position Description- Teaching Artist

*Date created: 10/29/15*

*Status:* Seasonal/Temporary, 10-week residencies

*Reports to:* Regional Program Manager

*General Work Hours: *M-F, 7:30AM-3:00PM (Regular school hours)

*Location:* Culver City, Inglewood, Compton, LA-area

*Salary:* DOE

*Responsibilities:*

· Develop a sequential, standards-based, K-5th grade curriculum

· Submit documentation of teaching practice, including curriculum and
lesson plans using P.S. ARTS online mapping program

· Teach an arts discipline across multiple grade levels

· Address the learning needs of diverse student populations

· Identify and plan cross curriculum connections in and across
multiple subject areas

· Represent P.S. ARTS amongst multiple school community stakeholders,
including classroom teachers, parents, administration, and donors

· Apply knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development
into teaching practice

*Skills, Qualifications, Requirements:*

· Minimum three years of teaching experience required. Experience
teaching VISUAL ARTS, during the school day, within a public school setting
preferred. Work with low-income communities is also preferred.

· BA degree in arts, education, community arts or relevant field of
study. MA or MFA preferred

· Spanish/English bilingual highly encouraged to apply. Must be
fluent in both languages.

· Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific arts
discipline

· Demonstrate a familiarity with the California Framework for the
Visual and Performing Arts

· Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment and with
various school community members

Please email a resume and cover letter to psartsprogramsearch@gmail.com
with the email subject line “TEACHING ARTIST- VISUAL ARTS”

NOTE: If you have previously applied to P.S. ARTS and were not chosen for a
position, do not let that deter you from submitting again.

Hard copies will not be accepted. No phone calls please.

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Gabriela Hernandez
Education and Programs Assistant
P.S. ARTS

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