BASIC FUNCTION:

The Culver City Unified School District’s Art and Innovation Lab (CCAIL) will develop the creative and visual skills of students in grades TK-5. The program will guide students through hands-on visual art explorations, engineering design challenges, and design thinking projects. The CCAIL teacher will assist, support and encourage students as they develop a sensitivity to design, sense of personal agency, and visual communication skills. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Art and Innovation Lab teachers will:

• Help to develop appropriate and implement interesting district curriculum for the elementary school student. Activities will be guided by Visual Art, CCUSD-specific Maker Learning and Science Engineering standards.
• CCAIL activities will include multiple opportunities for English Learners to collaborate with their peers and develop their academic language.
• Collaborate with TK-5 classroom teachers to coordinate CCAIL experiences with classroom-based instruction and integrate cross-curricular lesson extensions that can be taken back to the classroom.
• Participate in curriculum development within the school of assignment and on a district level.
• Model, foster and inspire a growth mindset within the classroom.
• Deliver instruction and guide TK-5 students while in the Art and Innovation Lab.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with coordination (Site Principal, District personnel) as it relates to school group workshops in the Art and Innovation Lab including professional development, implementation, and training staff.
• Coordinate with school site staff to create related programming and develop the Art & Innovation Lab as a resource for hands-on  learning.
• Research, develop and innovate visual art and maker activities
• Inventory and maintain all Art and Makerspace materials, tools and equipment, including hardware and software.
• Maintain district curriculum and collaborate with CCAIL teacher team to grow and develop new projects suitable for students TK-5.
• Work one on one with students or in groups to ideate, prototype and present projects.
• Maintain a safe and efficient learning environment
• Technical support of project documentation (video, photo, blog/vlog, digital portfolio, social media)
• Lead students in time-management and project planning skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Assist in the hosting of Art and Innovation Family events

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Experience and/or strong interest in working with elementary school students
• Deep knowledge of Visual Art Standards, ELD Standards and CCSS
• Experience with diverse, culturally relevant curriculum
• Skills with visual art, technology, engineering, design, science, and/or craft
• Experience (or familiarity with) tools such as, but not limited to: all tools in a basic art room including ceramic kilns, 3D printing, makey-makey, Piper, Tinkercad, Dash and Dot, and Ozobots   
• Knowledge of the Elements of Art, Principles of Design and Studio Habits of Mind.
• Knowledge of the Engineering Design Process and Growth Mindset
• Strong classroom management skills
• Sincere motivation to work collaboratively with an energized, committed, and diverse team
• Action oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach
• Highly organized
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and computer skills

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Credentials: Valid California Teaching credential, visual art experience preferred. Valid English Learner authorization.  Bi-lingual preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

• Office and classroom environment; subject to constant interruptions.

Physical Abilities:

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking around campuses, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, computers, and hearing and speaking to communicate with others.

Hazards:

• Exposure to potentially volatile and emotional students and parents.