What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Artist Trainee position at School Gig?
Discipline : Dance, Music, Theater, or Visual Arts
Location : Hybrid : virtual and on-site (Los Angeles, CA)
Schedule : March 17 - 26, 2025; Mondays - Fridays
In-person Days : March 17, 24, 27, 28
Zoom or Asynchronous Days : March 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26
Training Overview
P.S. ARTS’ Teaching Artist Intensive is a two-week-long hybrid training designed to provide Teaching Artists with the foundational skills and knowledge to create an inclusive and engaging arts experience for students. The Spring Intensive is for those new to the field of arts education as well as seasoned Teaching Artists looking to expand and deepen their practice. Trainees will develop skills in the topics outlined below as well as learn more about P.S. ARTS.
Training Topics will include :
- Lesson Planning;
- CA Visual and Performing Arts Standards (VAPA) Integration;
- Positive classroom management strategies;
- Arts Integration
- Social Emotional Learning; and
- Creating an inclusive and equitable community in your classroom.
- Demonstrated experience teaching and working with school-aged children (5-15)
- Interest and / or experience in an arts discipline – dance, music, theater, or visual arts
- Ability to work collaboratively in / out of a school environment and with school communities
- Interest in working with Title I designated schools and surrounding communities
- Lift, push, or carry supplies, equipment, instruments, or classroom furniture up to 40 lbs.
- Bend, twist, reach, stand, and / or sit for long periods.
- View LCD screens for long periods.
- Work / teach outdoors.
- Work with video equipment and a comfort with recording and / or being recorded.
- Describe how P.S. ARTS programs contribute to equity in public schools.
- Express enthusiasm for developing their teaching artist practice by participating in all sessions, activities, and assignments; and engaging with other participants in discussion.
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver a P.S. ARTS lesson using the strategies and techniques covered throughout the Intensive, including being open to and incorporating feedback.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of a P.S. ARTS trainee or employee, or included in training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Per California Education Code § 45122.1, § 45125.1, and § 44237, criminal history restrictions apply. You will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer to participate in training.
Working Conditions :
About P.S. ARTS :
The P.S. ARTS team is a diverse group of people with different skill sets and experiences, from various cultures and backgrounds with one thing in common – a dedication to arts education. P.S. ARTS encourages all employees to feel empowered by and model the Organization’s values of Art, Community, Equity, Innovation, and Excellence.
Participation and performance during the Intensive will be evaluated. Participants who successfully complete training will be able to :
P.S. ARTS is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. P.S. ARTS also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation. Employment with P.S. ARTS is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. P.S. ARTS will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
