Instructional Assistant - Creative Arts

Job Description

Description

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with students, supporting classroom activities, and being part of a creative school environment.

No Teaching Credential Required.

• Instructional Assistant – Visual Arts
  • Support students with drawing, painting, sculpture, design, art projects, displays, and exhibitions.
• Instructional Assistant – Media Arts
  • Support students with photography, video, filmmaking, graphic design, digital media, animation, web design, game design, and 3D design.
• Instructional Assistant – Visual & Performing Arts
  • Support students with music, theater, dance, choreography, rehearsals, performances, concerts, assemblies, and productions.

• Salary Competitive hourly pay with annual step increases
• Schedule Part-time; typically under 20 hours per week
• Work Year School year calendar; summers off
• Location School sites throughout Bellflower Unified School District
• Benefits Paid sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Experience No paid experience required and no teaching credential required

• Help students create: support students with art projects, media projects, rehearsals, performances, exhibitions, and creative assignments.
• Assist the teacher: prepare materials, set up activities, follow teacher direction and help students stay engaged.
• Keep things organized: manage supplies, equipment, classroom areas, displays, costumes, sets, media tools, or performance materials.
• Support school events: help set up and take down displays, concerts, assemblies, productions, exhibitions, and community shows.
• Encourage participation: create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable learning and expressing themselves.
• Work with different learners: support students of different ages, abilities, skill levels, and learning styles.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A great attitude and love working with kids.
• Reliable and professional work habits.

• 48 college units.
• Associate's degree.
• Pass the District's reading, writing, and math assessment.

• Teaching credential programs.
• Special education careers.
• Child development.
• Educational leadership.
• School counseling.

• Multiple school locations across the District.
• Part-time positions, typically under 20 hours per week.
• School year calendar with summers off.
• Clean, safe classroom, campus, and activity settings.

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to assist students.
• Using hands and fingers to operate classroom and office equipment.
• Seeing to read materials and monitor student activities.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting light objects.