Performing Arts - Folklorico Instructor

Arc After School & Experiential Education; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc After School & Experiential Education seeks an Enrichment Instructor for Performing Arts to lead engaging classes for students across age ranges in an after-school setting. You will review curricula, plan lessons, and deliver energetic, inclusive sessions to elementary through high school students.

The role requires ability to motivate learners, assess student needs, and adapt methods for diverse abilities.

Qualifications

• 48+ college units completed (60 units for high school) or passing proficiency exam.
• Experience instructing/teaching elementary to high school students.
• Ability to assess and address student challenges.
• Adaptive to communication styles, motivation needs, and different learning needs.
• Schedule flexibility for after-school instruction hours.
• Experience working with youth in diverse communities.
• CPR Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review curriculum and create lesson plans.
• Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities for elementary through high school age range.
• Maintain student engagement in course material and redirect unwanted behaviors.
• Communicate regularly with Coordinators regarding course matters including material needs, site specifics and curriculum efficacy.
• Develop student skills that demonstrate technique and create a fun and positive learning environment.
• Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different abilities and experience levels.
• Prepare students for performances and/or showcases.
• Stay current with trends relevant to a range of student interests.
• Encourage collaboration among students.
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions.

Skills

Instructing/teaching

Adaptability

Youth engagement

Education

48+ college units (60 for HS) or proficiency exam

Job description

Description

The Enrichment Instructor for Performing Arts will lead engaging and age-appropriate classes for students of varying skill levels. The Enrichment Instructor will have the strong background in their Performing Arts Skill. They must possess the ability to motivate students, and have a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and energetic learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Review curriculum and create lesson plans
• Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities applicable to elementary through high school age range
• Maintain student engagement in course material and redirect unwanted behaviors
• Communicate regularly with Coordinators regarding course matters including material needs, site specifics and curriculum efficacy
• Develop student skills that demonstrate technique and creates a fun and positive learning environment
• Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different abilities and experience levels
• Prepare students for performances and/or showcases
• Stay current with trends that are relevant and interesting for a range of student interests
• Encourage collaboration among students
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Official / unofficial college transcripts that confirms 48+ completed college units (60 units for high school) or a passing score on an academic proficiency exam
• Experience in instructing/teaching, especially with elementary to high school aged students
• Ability to assess and address student challenges
• Adaptive to communication styles, motivation needs, and different learning needs
• Schedule flexibility/availability pertinent to after school instruction hours based on the needs of a given course cycle
• Experience working with youth in diverse communities
• CPR Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant) preferred

Additional Requirements

• Negative TB test result and COVID-19 vaccination record
• Completion of Live Scan background checkAvailability to work before/after school hours and some weekends
• Ability to travel to assigned school sites and to the Arc office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and use hands for the duration of their shift; occasionally may be required to sit. The employee must have the ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds and remain active for extended class periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Arc is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.