This is an art teacher opportunity in San Mateo Foster City school district for School year 2024-2025.
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) Art4Schools Program is seeking energetic and dependable Elementary Art Teachers to make a difference in the community, serving elementary schools in Santa Clara or San Mateo County School Districts. This position is a non-exempt hourly or salaried position with 3 to 4 days of teaching per week. Art Teacher will teach at school site/sites in the assigned school district on a weekly basis during the school year. The ideal candidates will possess an unwavering commitment to teaching creativity effectively and comprehensively while inspiring and motivating students to develop a love of art. Professional development and training for the role are provided. Please visit http://arts4all.org to learn more about this exciting position.
Responsibilities include:

• Teach CSMA art lessons meeting California State VAPA Standards to children in a public elementary school setting. (Faculty will have online access to curriculum & lesson planning)
• Attend faculty meetings and trainings to enhance understanding of curriculum and teaching skills. (Mentor program available for new teachers )
• Create a fun and meaningful learning environment while giving students a solid artistic foundation
• Ensure the success of the Art4Schools program at your site by communicating regularly with on-site school staff and CSMA
• Curate a community art show at end of the year, displaying student's art work.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Active artist, with Bachelor's degree in Education, Art, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students (ages 4-13) in a classroom setting and strong classroom management skills
• Ability to teach multiple disciplines and styles of art, particularly painting and drawing
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Competent computer skills and some familiarity with video conferencing software, Zoom, Google Workspace, and MS Office
• A reliable form of transportation to get to and from the assigned school site/Sites and occasional trips to the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, CA.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently require to stand, sit, climb, walk, kneel, crouch and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits include:

• All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan.
• Paid Sick Leave accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.
• All supplies and equipment are provided by CSMA.
• Opportunities to show faculty work in the Mohr Gallery.
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

Job Type : Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly/Salaried
Pay: $35 to $47 per hour or $1,000 to $2000 biweekly, depending on the assignment and working experience.
TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter and resume with subject line “In-School Elementary Art Teacher - School Year - 2024-2025” to jobs@arts4all.org
*The Community School of Music and Arts values diversity. Candidates who have a demonstrated ability to relate to diverse student populations and who have experience working in bilingual environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ARTS
Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $6.5 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 22,000 students at 50+ schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in teaching visual arts in a classroom setting?
• What is your preferred School District and Location ?
• How many years of art teaching experience do you have with elementary and/or middle school students?
• If hired, would you be able to start by August 2024 ?
• Are you able to drive to schools in San Mateo or Santa Clara County ?

Ability to Relocate:

• Redwood City, CA 94061: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person