Coach (Prop 28): Crafts Coach - James Lick High School at East Side High School District
About the Employer
As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Crafts Coach to collaborate with the Visual Arts Instructor in supporting and enhancing classroom instruction. This role assists students in developing hands-on skills across a wide range of craft disciplines, including fiber arts, assemblage, leather-working, pottery, sculpting, wire working, woodworking, screen printing, and related practices.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications/Certifications: • Working knowledge of one or more craft disciplines such as fiber arts, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, metalwork, leather-working, screen printing, or mixed media. • Familiarity with a variety of tools, materials, and processes used in both traditional and contemporary craft practices. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. • Organizational skills to effectively manage tools, materials, and shared studio resources. • Ability to model safe studio practices and maintain a structured learning environment. • Experience working with high school students preferred, particularly with multilingual learners or at-risk youth.
Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications/Certifications: • Working knowledge of one or more craft disciplines such as fiber arts, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, metalwork, leather-working, screen printing, or mixed media. • Familiarity with a variety of tools, materials, and processes used in both traditional and contemporary craft practices. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. • Organizational skills to effectively manage tools, materials, and shared studio resources. • Ability to model safe studio practices and maintain a structured learning environment. • Experience working with high school students preferred, particularly with multilingual learners or at-risk youth.
Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Key Tasks/Duties:
• Assist students in the design and creation of craft-based projects using a variety of materials and techniques across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and specialized materials across craft areas (e.g., looms, kilns, woodworking tools, printing equipment).
• Support classroom management and monitor student progress under the direction of the Visual Arts Instructor.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking through exploration of diverse craft practices.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-compliant studio environment.
• Collaborate with the instructor to adapt projects and techniques to meet diverse student needs and skill levels.
• Complete required district onboarding and clearance requirements prior to providing services.
Comments and Other Information
Key Tasks/Duties:
• Assist students in the design and creation of craft-based projects using a variety of materials and techniques across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and specialized materials across craft areas (e.g., looms, kilns, woodworking tools, printing equipment).
• Support classroom management and monitor student progress under the direction of the Visual Arts Instructor.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking through exploration of diverse craft practices.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-compliant studio environment.
• Collaborate with the instructor to adapt projects and techniques to meet diverse student needs and skill levels.
• Complete required district onboarding and clearance requirements prior to providing services.
Application Deadline
4/30/2027 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/1/2026
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
Category III: $4,221 Stipend
Category III: $4,221 Stipend
Add'l Salary Info
Fall Stipend Paid on 11/10/2026; Winter Stipend Paid on 2/10/2027; Spring Paid on 5/10/2027
Length of Work Year
Fall Season: August 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026; Winter Season: November 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027; Spring Season: February 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Employment Type
Part Time
Position Length
Seasonal
Days/Hours
As agreed upon with Instructor
Position Location
James Lick High School