INTERNAL ONLY: LEVEL UP After School Creative Program Instructor (Additional Instructors)

Centinela Valley Union High School District; Lawndale (CA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking an additional instructor for the LEVEL UP? After School Creative Program. The role emphasizes high-level artistic development, mentoring students, and enhancing creative skills. Qualified candidates should possess a valid California Teaching Credential preferably in Visual/Performing Arts or related fields. The position is scheduled for the Spring 2026 session and is focused on creative project development and industry connections. Application deadline is April 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid California Teaching Credential (Visual/Performing Arts, English or related field preferred).
• Experience or interest in arts education and creative industries.
• Ability to support diverse learners and foster engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support in artistic and creative disciplines.
• Mentor students and assist with project development.
• Collaborate with the primary instructor to enhance program delivery.

Skills

Experience in arts education

Mentoring skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Valid California Teaching Credential

Job description

Certificated Opportunity for Extra Duty Assignment

DATE POSTED: March 26, 2026
POSITION(S): LEVEL UP? After School Creative Program Instructor (Additional Instructors)
LOCATION(S): Lloyde HS
DURATION: Spring 2026 Session: March 2, 2026 – June 5, 2026

Monday – Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (50 days / 13 weeks)

COMPENSATION: $55 per hour

• Additional Instructors (up to 3): Up to 13 hours per instructor (Funded through Prop 28 allocation; not to exceed allocated hours)

Description

The LEVEL UP? After School Creative Program is designed to provide students at Lloyde High School and Lawndale High School with high‑level artistic development while connecting their creative interests to real‑world applications and career pathways.

The program emphasizes outcome‑based learning, requiring students to produce a final project or product aligned to real‑world opportunities in the arts, entrepreneurship, and creative industries.

Program Strands Include

• Art & Creative Skill Development: Portfolio‑building through structured independent artistic practice
• Marketing & Brand Development: Brand strategy, content creation, and digital media projects (e.g., social media campaigns)
• Creative Writing: Poetry, memoir, fiction, and screenplay writing, including self‑publishing opportunities
• Entrepreneurial Strategy & Creative Thinking: Business development, creative problem‑solving, and production of branding materials (logos, websites, marketing assets)

Additional Program Components Include

• Weekly guest speakers from industry professionals focusing on innovation in the arts, A.I. integration, entrepreneurship, and overcoming creative barriers
• Real‑world application of creative and business skills
• Cross‑curricular collaboration and student‑centered project development

Additional Instructor Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support in artistic and creative disciplines
• Mentor students and assist with project development
• Collaborate with the primary instructor to enhance program delivery

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Valid California Teaching Credential (Visual/Performing Arts, English, CTE, or related field preferred)
• Experience or interest in arts education, creative industries, entrepreneurship, or project‑based learning
• Ability to support diverse learners and foster student creativity and engagement

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only full‑time, contracted CVUHSD certificated employees are eligible for extra duty assignment opportunities. Applicants must complete the online application at https://www.applitrack.com/centinelak12ca/onlineapp/. DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 9, 2026 by 5 p.m.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL FILLING THESE POSITIONS

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District's academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information regarding complaints, please click here to access the District's Complaints Webpage: http://bit.ly/cvcomplaints, or contact the Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Centinela Valley Union High School District, 14901 Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale CA 90260, [phone].