Summer Art Academy Instructor at Oakland School for the Arts
About the Employer
Join the dynamic and culturally rich community at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), a distinguished charter school nestled in the heart of an urban environment, renowned for its innovative approach in merging the arts with a rigorous academic framework. Serving approximately 800 students from grades 6-12, OSA is dedicated to fostering both artistic expression and academic excellence. We are proud to share that we continue to have an over 90% staff retention rate. You can learn more about OSA by watching this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS5Gf4NldnI.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Join the dynamic and culturally rich community at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), a distinguished charter school nestled in the heart of an urban environment, renowned for its innovative approach in merging the arts with a rigorous academic framework. Serving approximately 800 students from grades 6-12, OSA is dedicated to fostering both artistic expression and academic excellence. OSA Summer Art Academy is seeking ten (10) dynamic instructors to lead our Summer Arts Academies. The primary responsibilities of this position are to create and implement full immersion hands on art classes for young artists ages 9-15. The ideal candidates will have extensive classroom experience and the ability to develop engaging, innovative curricula tailored to students of various skill levels. Instructors will design and implement programs that incorporate foundational skills, provide opportunities to deepen knowledge, and encourage creative exploration within the chosen medium or art form. This role involves teaching age-appropriate techniques in areas such as literature, writing, public speaking, and other artistic disciplines while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Preferred: California Teaching Credential in either Multiple Subject or Single Subject. - EdJoin Certificated Application (Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application). - Cover Letter - Resume - (3) Letters of Professional Reference
Requirements / Qualifications
- Preferred: California Teaching Credential in either Multiple Subject or Single Subject. - EdJoin Certificated Application (Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application). - Cover Letter - Resume - (3) Letters of Professional Reference
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
OSA does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, race, ethnic background, veteran status, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical information, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender or religion.
BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply. Due to the volume of applications received, not all qualified applicants will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to complete and clear a Live Scan, Background/Reference Check, and Tuberculosis Test.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
OSA does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, race, ethnic background, veteran status, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical information, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender or religion.
BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply. Due to the volume of applications received, not all qualified applicants will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to complete and clear a Live Scan, Background/Reference Check, and Tuberculosis Test.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/13/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Single Rate
$50 Per Hour
$50 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
This is a limited-term, seasonal, summer-time position. Instructors can teach one or both sessions.
Length of Work Year
Session 1: June 2 - June 13, 2025 and Session 2: June 16 - June 27, 2025
Employment Type
Part Time