Coach (Prop 28): Visual Arts Coach - Pegaus High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Visual Artist Coach to support the Visual Arts Instructor and enhance classroom instruction across multiple artistic mediums. The role focuses on mentoring students, reinforcing techniques, and preparing materials to create a dynamic art education environment.

The ideal candidate will guide demonstrations, provide personalized coaching, and help plan projects and critiques while maintaining an organized classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience as a visual artist across multiple mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in art forms and teaching techniques.
• Excellent communication with ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills for managing materials and classroom resources.
• Passionate about teaching and working with diverse student levels.
• Patient, approachable, and committed to inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom instruction by reinforcing techniques and guiding students.
• Lead demonstrations of artistic techniques across mediums.
• Offer one-on-one or small group coaching to students needing extra support.
• Help maintain an organized, productive classroom environment.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and art supplies for lessons.
• Assist in planning class projects, exhibitions, and critiques.
• Collaborate with instructor to develop lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Multimedia artistry

Art techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Passion for teaching

Patience & approachability

Teaching youth

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Visual Artist Coach to collaborate with the Visual Arts Instructor in supporting and enhancing classroom instruction. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience across various artistic mediums and techniques, with a passion for mentoring and guiding students in their artistic development. This role will assist the instructor in reinforcing techniques, enhancing learning outcomes, and helping to preparing materials to ensure a dynamic and effective art education environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Experience as a visual artist with expertise in multiple mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
• Strong technical proficiency in various art forms and teaching techniques
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback
• Strong organizational skills for managing materials and classroom resources
• Passionate about teaching and working with students of diverse skill levels
• Patient, approachable, and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or coaching youth preferred

Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Please attach a current Resume)

Comments and Other Information

Key Tasks/Duties:

• Assist in classroom instruction by reinforcing techniques and providing hands-on guidance to students
• Lead demonstrations of various artistic techniques across different mediums
• Offer one-on-one or small group coaching to students needing additional support
• Help maintain a productive and organized classroom environment
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and art supplies for lessons
• Assist in planning and executing class projects, exhibitions, and critiques
• Collaborate with the instructor to develop lesson plans and activities