Art Club

Art Club Sponsor

The Art Club Sponsor is responsible for organizing, supervising, and promoting the Art Club in alignment with the District's mission, policies, and student development goals. The Sponsor provides students with opportunities to explore artistic interests, develop creative skills, collaborate with peers, and participate in school and community activities. The Sponsor serves as a mentor, leader, and liaison among students, staff, administration, and families to provide a safe, inclusive, engaging, and meaningful extracurricular experience.

Qualifications:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff in a school setting
• Ability and willingness to fulfill all responsibilities associated with the position

Desired Experience or Training:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute Teaching License, retired educator status, or educator-related certification/endorsement (e.g., School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker)
• Knowledge of or experience with visual arts, art education, or related creative activities
• Previous experience sponsoring, supervising, or supporting school-based student activities
• Previous experience working with high school students

Position Responsibilities:

• Student Leadership and Program Development
• Supervision and Student Safety
• Communication and Collaboration
• Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

Terms of Assignment:

This is a non-tenure, extra-duty stipend assignment contingent upon sufficient student participation, program approval, and available funding. The assignment is not subject to continued renewal and may be discontinued in accordance with District procedures and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Compensation shall be provided as a stipend in accordance with Article VIII.D of the Proviso Teachers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stipend is compensation for the responsibilities associated with the extra-duty assignment and is not calculated based on hours worked.

The assignment is subject to satisfactory criminal background clearance and other applicable requirements established by Illinois law and District policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other protected category as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.