Coach (Prop 28): Visual Arts Coach - Santa Teresa High School

About the role

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Visual Artist Coach to collaborate with the Visual Arts Instructor in supporting and enhancing classroom instruction. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience across various artistic mediums and techniques, with a passion for mentoring and guiding students in their artistic development. This role will assist the instructor in reinforcing techniques, enhancing learning outcomes, and helping to prepare materials to ensure a dynamic and effective art education environment.

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 provide a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of equipping students with the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom instruction by reinforcing techniques and providing hands-on guidance to students
• Lead demonstrations of various artistic techniques across different mediums
• Offer one-on-one or small group coaching to students needing additional support
• Help maintain a productive and organized classroom environment
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and art supplies for lessons
• Assist in planning and executing class projects, exhibitions, and critiques
• Collaborate with the instructor to develop lesson plans and activities

Requirements

• Experience as a visual artist with expertise in multiple mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
• Strong technical proficiency in various art forms and teaching techniques
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback
• Strong organizational skills for managing materials and classroom resources
• Passionate about teaching and working with students of diverse skill levels
• Patient, approachable, and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or coaching youth preferred
• Must complete Edjoin online application and submit a resume and letters of recommendation/reference
• Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results prior to employment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents
• Focus on personal professional development