Humanities Educational Technician Temporary Pool

Community College of Allegheny County; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 36,400; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a Humanities Educational Technician for its temporary part-time pool. This role involves supporting the humanities department by maintaining art and film studios, overseeing theater operations, and assisting faculty. Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma, with an Associate's degree preferred. Clearances required include child abuse and criminal history checks. This position offers a flexible schedule and compensation at $17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma/GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain clean and safe art studio spaces for instruction.
• Hold consistent open studio hours for students.
• Work with faculty to order materials and supplies.
• Facilitate and maintain the film production studio.
• Assist faculty with classes and shows in theater.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Position Title

Humanities Educational Technician Temporary Pool

Department

Academics

Campus

College Wide

Hourly Wage

$17.50/hour

Work Hours

Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Job Category

Temporary Part-Time Pool

Employment Type

Temporary Part-Time

General Summary

Part-time temporary staff to support the humanities department.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma/GED required; Associate's degree preferred.

Duties

Art

• Prepare and maintain clean and safe art studio spaces for credit instruction.
• Hold consistent open studio hours for students to work outside of class times.
• Work with department faculty and department head to order materials and supplies.
• Receive orders, unpack, stock, and inventory materials and supplies.
• Maintain safe storage of all art department materials and supplies.
• Load, fire, and arrange for maintenance of kilns for credit ceramics courses.
• Mix glazes, slips, and prepare clay for credit ceramics courses.
• Coordinate and oversee departmental work study students.

Film

• Prepare and maintain a clean and safe film production studio for credit instruction.
• Hold consistent open lab hours for students to work outside of class times.
• Facilitate and maintain the film equipment room.
• Work with department faculty and department head to order materials and supplies.
• Receive orders, unpack, stock, and inventory materials and supplies.
• Maintain safe storage of all film department materials and supplies.
• Facilitate test outs and checkouts of all film equipment.
• Prepare equipment and materials for film instruction.
• Support instruction of film equipment for needs of full-time and part-time faculty.
• Answer questions from students and faculty regarding film equipment or equipment room policy.
• Coordinate and oversee departmental work study students.

Theater

• Assist adjunct and full-time faculty with running their classes and their shows, including leading groups of students with construction and painting.
• Oversee maintenance of theatre including the tool shed, the backstage wings, the power tools, the dressing rooms, the light and sound booths, prop loft, the office prop room, multiple storage rooms, and storage trailers.
• Coordinate with the maintenance staff and the custodial staff to effect repairs or cleaning that might be necessary to keep the theatre functioning clean and efficiently.
• Supervise work study students, coordinating their hours and duties with the full-time faculty supervisor.
• Experience in lighting and/or sound design are helpful but not required.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.