Arts-Based Preschool Hiring Lead & Assistant Teachers
Little Artists Preschool Hiring Lead Teacher with Strong Performing Arts Background for 4’s Classroom
(Southwest Portland - Multnomah Arts Center)
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Description
Multnomah Arts Center, a program of Portland Parks & Recreation, is now recruiting a Lead Teacher with a strong performing arts background for our 4-year old classes. Curriculum is arts-based and addresses the ABC’s, numbers, motor and sensory skills, problem solving and community building through creative play.
Little Artists Preschool is a program of the Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) – for almost 40 years, MAC has been providing high quality arts instruction and participation in the performing and visual arts to all interested persons, regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, financial means or level of ability. Enrolling a child in Little Artists Preschool places them in a nurturing arts community that will serve them throughout their life. MAC provides a lifetime of learning opportunities, connections with community and culture, and artistic development.
Little Artists classroom leaders will be dedicated educators with a strong arts background.
The position is part-time (maximum 1200 hours per year)
This position does not include benefits.
Work (& Class) Schedules
4’s- M/T/W/Th/F: Shift 8:30-12:30 (Class time: 9am-12pm)
Lead Teacher
The Lead works 15-20 hours in the classroom and has up to 3 additional hours per week paid planning time.
Pay range for the Lead is $13-16 hr, with starting wage based on education & experience.
The ideal candidate for the Lead position:
o Has a degree in Early Childhood Education.
o Has an extensive background in the performing arts.
o Can teach age appropriate activities in the disciplines of Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Dance.
o Must be able to maintain a clean, organized and safe classroom, handling all materials properly.
o Has at least 2 years Pre-Kindergarten teaching experience, including curriculum planning.
o Keeps all appropriate documentation such as records, attendance and time sheets.
o Has supervised and mentored an Assistant.
o Has excellent communication skills.
o Is flexible: can appreciate the changing demands of the community and Multnomah Arts Center. Contributes to goals with enthusiasm.
o Works well with others and is comfortable sharing a space with the other classes' Leads and Assistants.
o Is earnest about teaching young minds artistic practices and introducing them to new ways of thinking.
o Is familiar with the Multnomah Arts Center and its programs.
o Is CPR/First Aid certified.
There will be occasional required department meetings, various trainings etc outside of regular work hours. These dates/times will be announced well in advance to accommodate schedules.
We follow Portland Public School Holiday closures.
Please visit our website to learn what we're all about!
Timeline
August - Start initial meetings, planning, etc.
September 4-6 – School Orientation - Times TBA
September 9, 2013 - School begins
May 30, 2014- School ends
To apply for this position: Please submit a cover letter, resumé, and examples or links to your artistic work to: aime.kelly@
Please, no phone calls about this job.
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