Performing Arts Teaching Artist

We're looking for a Performing Arts teaching artist who is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:55 AM - 3:25 PM, and can teach in downtown San Rafael.

• Implement teaching strategies and learning activities that meet the needs of all students.

• Plan scaffolded process-based lessons that build over several weeks with clear objectives.
• Use multimodal instruction (written, verbal and kinesthetic).
• Make learning objectives clear to students.
• Provide ample opportunities for students to engage in creativity, confidence and compassion through arts learning.
• Use Universal Design for Learning , especially during class discussions.
• Incorporate technology and media in lesson planning when appropriate.
• Create an environment that is conducive to student engagement and joy.
• Maintain YIA and school site standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.
• Establish residency routines and procedures.
• Maintain communication with classroom teachers throughout the residency.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Teaching experience, specifically in TK-2nd grade.
• Teaching Artists with limited experience are required to undergo up to a 2- month period of training at a lower rate.
• A willingness to create scaffolded lesson plans and curriculum using Youth in Arts’ framework.
• Cross-cultural skills in youth development, self-efficacy, social justice, and cultural awareness.
• Familiarity with the California State Visual & Performing Arts Standards.
• An understanding of how the arts connect to academic subjects
• The ability to arrive on time at partner sites.
• An ability to use video conferencing and video/audio recording technology.
• Bilingual and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, transport supplies by YIA supplied cart and lift up to 30 lbs.