Green Dot Public Schools is hiring: Instructional Aide Visual and Performing Art

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OPPORTUNITY

The Instructional Aide Visual and Performing Arts will provide instructional support for students grades 9-12 in visual and / or performing arts courses at our - nimo South Los Angeles Charter High School. The incumbent will be assigned to work with individual or small groups of students to support access to arts content. In this role, you will receive the opportunity to build relationships with students and work under the guidance of a credentialed visual and / or performing arts teacher. Green Dot California classified personnel have union representation as members of the nimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), an affiliate of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). Please note, while there is no end date for this position, it is grant-funded and may be discontinued as a result of a reduction in programmatic funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

The classification specification does not necessarily describe all the duties that might need to be performed. The summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Coordinate instructional efforts with the teacher to assist with daily learning activities in drama, advanced drama, visual arts, and / or AP Art courses (e.g. leading actors in small group rehearsals, assisting students with playwriting, supporting students with art portfolio preparation, assisting in curating student art shows, etc.)

Under immediate supervision, follow the lead of the teacher in providing small group or 1 : 1 instruction in arts content to students with and without disabilities

Engage in coaching sessions with the Green Dot Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator and / or the credentialed teacher to develop instructional skills

With the teacher's guidance, prepare various teaching aids and materials such as visuals, copies, art / drama supplies, etc.

With the teacher's guidance, adapt educational materials / manipulatives to promote differentiated learning for students with disabilities, emergent bilinguals and other student groups identified by the teacher

Use a variety of technology platforms and applications to support student learning

Assist in organizing classroom materials, equipment, and displays such as preparing bulletin boards, posting student work, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional needs, and creating an orderly and clean classroom environment

Observe and report behavior of students in and out of the classroom and support the implementation of the school's behavior policy

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures

Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students : may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established school procedure

Participate in meetings, in-service training programs and field trips as assigned

Maintain regular attendance

QUALIFICATIONS :

Consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards :

As an ideal candidate, you :

possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) AND one of the following :

• completion of at least two years of college (48 units), OR
• attainment of an AA (or higher) degree OR
• pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction (e.g., CBEST)

can demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities within the learning environment

can demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member

can demonstrate skills in visual and / or performing arts and are confident supporting high school students in arts content

have at least six months experience working with adolescents / children in a structured learning environment (preferred)

are dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve

will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered; however, experience cannot substitute for the required minimum education and a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION

The starting hourly rate range for this position is $21.50 - $23.23, based on education. In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents) :

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot's benefit plans effective on the first of the month following the date of hire

PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents

Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)

Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

Wellness programs and resources

Financial planning / coaching access

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions

Optional non-matching 401(k) plan

Hourly rate increase for earning an Associate and / or Bachelor degree (post-hire)

Annual hourly rate increase

Annual 'perfect attendance' bonus

Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework / workshops

Approved family care and / or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students :

5 days of personal illness and injury leave during years 1-3 of service (10 days during years 4-6 and 15 days beyond 6 years of service)

21 days of paid time off during our Fall, Winter and Spring breaks (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays), as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran's Day)

3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

Salary : $22 - $23