VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ASSISTANT (2329)

Glendale Unified School District; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in California seeks an instructional assistant focused on Visual and Performing Arts. Responsibilities include guiding arts instruction for various grades, supervising activities, and preparing materials. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant coursework in the arts. This part-time role offers experience in an educational setting and the chance to foster creativity among students.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Technical qualifications appraisal interview

Qualifications

• Assist in arts instruction to PK-6, middle, and high school students.
• Background experience in Visual and Performing Arts is required.
• Complete application and documentation before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide arts instructional guidance across various disciplines.
• Supervise students during arts activities.
• Prepare arts materials and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Visual and Performing Arts instruction

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Associate's Degree or 48 semester units

Job description

Overview

Salary: $18.81 - $26.80 Hourly

Location: District-wide / Various School Sites, CA

Job Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE

Job Number: 2329

Department: Educational Services

Opening Date: 05 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date: Continuous

REVISED BULLETIN 6 / 23 / 25

Responsibilities

Assists in the instruction and reinforcement of visual and performing arts. Provides arts instructional guidance to elementary, pre-kindergarten to sixth grade (PK-6), middle and/or high school students in the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program. Assists in the implementation of the VAPA program's standards across various disciplines such as visual arts, digital arts, music, drama, and dance.

Employment Details

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

CURRENT VACANCIES :

Various opportunities exist for permanent and on-call or long-term substitute assignments. The eligibility list will be used to fill both types of positions based on the immediate and future needs of the District. All positions are part-time, 9.25 months per year, 3 to 6.5 hours per day. Permanent positions are Monday through Friday and include full benefits for the employee only. Both permanent and substitute assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose).

Salary: Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate. Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount.

Examples of Duties

Note : The class description for this classification has been revised. The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at

• Performs a variety of visual and performing arts instruction in accordance with California State Arts Standards and applicable grade level standards. This includes the instruction of arts skills, techniques, and elements of artistic expression.
• Supervises large groups of students during various arts activities, including visual arts, digital arts, music, drama, and dance.
• Prepares and moves arts materials and equipment, as needed, to assist in the arts program; teaches and supervises correct use of equipment and materials.
• Assists with activity arrangements, prepares bulletin boards and other displays of student artwork and performances as it relates to the site and arts activities.
• Oversees and participates in classroom behavioral expectations.
• Responds to children's questions and concerns related to arts activities.
• Administers written or performance-based assessments.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as maintaining files and records, typing, preparing handouts, and operating various types of audio-visual and office equipment.
• Assists in class supervision on field trips to museums, performances, and other arts-related venues. Organizes culminating events.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Meet the requirements of "Every student succeeds" (ESSA) Act by possessing an Associate's Degree or 48 semester units from an accredited institution or higher learning.
• Background experience with Visual and Performing Arts.

Desirable :

• Arts related coursework and/or certification in the arts.
• Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Examination Process & How to Apply

To apply : Visit

Step-by-step online employment application guide :

Phone inquiries are welcome at [phone], Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Application materials must clearly demonstrate that applicants meet all minimum requirements for the job. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. Required documents must be scanned and attached to the completed application form.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted periodically. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of top-qualifying applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination will include a technical qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.

Probationary Period : 130 days of paid service.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).

Equal Opportunity & Benefits

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI, Title IX, Section 504) : The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling [phone], Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, the Section 504 Coordinator, and the Title II/ADA contact listed below.

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, [phone], Ext. 1500, [e-mail]

Title II / ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]

Benefits for employees who work less than 4 hours per day include vision care.

The Glendale Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. GUSD does not discriminate in education programs and activities or in the employment of personnel on the basis of sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age or physical handicap. Applicants should rely on the official district website and bulletins for accurate information. This announcement does not constitute a contract or offer of employment and may be modified at any time.