What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinating Teaching Artist Job at Justice for My Sister (JFMS) in Los Angeles position at Justice for My Sister (JFMS)?
Job title : Coordinating Teaching Artist
Organization : Justice for My Sister (FBO Community Partners)
Reports to : Programs Manager
Summary :
The Coordinating Teaching Artist will play a critical role in delivering high-quality programming, refining curriculum, and supporting the Programs Department at a growing organization. While some administrative responsibilities may be performed remotely, this position is predominantly in-person and requires regular travel throughout LA County. The Coordinating Teaching Artist will facilitate workshops and provide support at various sites, including parks, schools, partner organizations, and institutions serving incarcerated individuals. They will also contribute to alumni engagement, program design, and impact evaluation to ensure organizational consistency and success.
Justice for My Sister is a nonprofit arts organization that trains women of color, nonbinary folks, and foster youth in filmmaking with gender equality and racial justice lens. We seek to provide artists of various ages and skill levels to transform stories marked by pain into stories of liberation. Our organization is led by queer women of color who are survivors of gender-based violence. Read more about our commitment with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
Responsibilities
Teaching & Facilitation (30%)
- Lead classes and workshops at multiple sites each week for systems-impacted youth, intergenerational groups, sector leaders, and community members.
- Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to foster inclusive and engaging learning environments.
- Evaluate and adapt lesson plans to ensure alignment with program goals and participant needs, using the experiential learning cycle.
- Invest in students, learning their names, preferences and learning needs.
- Identify socio-emotional learning objectives for different classes and age ranges.
- Step in as a substitute Teaching Artist when needed.
- Collaborate with the Programs team to design, develop, and refine curricula.
- Create adaptable lesson plan templates and materials for Teaching Artists to use across sites.
- Pilot new workshops or programmatic initiatives, incorporating feedback to improve delivery.
- Assist in designing new programs aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, including innovative projects and expansions.
- Assist in updating teaching materials including slides, surveys and templates in support of the programs and teaching artist / facilitators.
- Review participant feedback (via surveys, interviews, observations, etc) to innovate programs and tailor curriculum based on community needs.
Coordination & Administrative Support (20%)
Alumni Support & Engagement (10%)
Partner & Participant Engagement (10%)
Grants Team Support & Impact Evaluation (10%)
Qualifications
Justice for My Sister requires all staff periodically train in topics including nonprofit administration, data collection, JFMS organizational ethos and educational practices, racial justice, gender inclusivity and mindfulness.
To Apply :
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample lesson plan or curriculum outline to info@justiceformysister.org .
27 - 30 / hour, commensurate with experience. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and making personal contributions to a 403b retirement plan.
This position has a trial period of 90 days.
Community Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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