Citywide Art Teacher

Citywide Art Teacher

The Citywide Art Teacher position provides high quality arts programming at the JCCSF’s partner after school and summer programming sites. This program delivers essential arts education to elementary students at public and charter schools within San Francisco. The programs serve the city’s diverse population and are offered free of charge to participants.

During the school year (August – May) Citywide Art Teachers lead art classes at after school programs in the afternoon and early evening. During the summer session (June – July) teachers conduct art classes at summer school locations during normal business hours.

• Teach an average of 7 art programs per week at partner San Francisco elementary after school and summer school sites.
• Design at least 3 different visual arts curriculum.
• Transport self and program materials between program sites.
• Work with the Citywide Program Manager and other Citywide Staff on curriculum planning, program scheduling, and grant reporting.
• Collaborate with partner site program staff on site access, attendance, and other joint responsibilities.
• Create a safe, joyful, and stimulating atmosphere for students.
• Display developmentally appropriate child‑adult interaction.
• Monitor personal hygiene, health, and psychological/emotional well‑being of students.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Youth Recreation Manager and staff trainings with other Citywide staff as needed.

• At least two years of experience working with school‑age children.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach elementary‑age children about visual art.
• Ability to work independently off‑site with minimal supervision.
• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience. Arts, education, child development, or ECE degree or coursework preferred.
• Experience working within a framework of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ability to incorporate these principles into programs.
• Must have reliable means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or ability to take public transportation.
• Proficiency in languages other than English (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, or Cantonese) is a plus.

This position works primarily offsite at partner after school and summer programs at San Francisco public and charter school sites, with some hours worked from home and at the JCCSF as needed. Work takes place at multiple offsite locations and under a variety of conditions. This position requires travel between school sites; eligible travel expenses will be reimbursed. The role regularly works with elementary‑aged children (ages 5‑12).

Programming is primarily conducted in English, with some instructors providing bilingual programming at certain sites.

• Lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
• Speaking and hearing.

• Up to 26 hours/week for 46 weeks.
• For weeks when SFUSD is on break, a limited number of days may be available for prep/planning/training. The supervisor will provide specifics on the allowable work days. All other days during breaks will be unpaid time off; staff may use available vacation hours to cover these days. Closures include:
• Thanksgiving break (fourth week of November)
• Winter break (last week of Dec + first week of Jan)
• Spring break (one week between late March‑early April)
• Summer break (3 weeks between late July‑mid August)
• Typical schedule is Monday‑Friday; 1:00‑6:00 pm September‑May and 10:00 am‑3:00 pm June‑July. Actual schedule may vary based on class schedule per session.
• Additional hours may be required for professional development, in‑person trainings, or special events.

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