Teaching Artist (K - 2nd)

Position Summary

The Art Adventures Teaching Artist (Instructor) at Rainey Institute is equal parts professional artist and campus for lower-elementary learners. This Art Adventures program serves children 5 through 8 years of age (kindergarten through second-grade students). The Art Adventures Class is a unique blend of Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Art. Art Adventures takes place Monday through Friday, from 2:45 pm to 5:45 pm.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop the early childhood arts programming curriculum for Art Adventures
• Create and teach lesson plans that align with departmental and program goals and objectives ensuring developmentally appropriate practices
• Establish a safe environment for students using principles of child development including social and emotional learning strategies to manage classroom environment and support student growth
• Engage in ongoing reflection and evaluation of lesson plans, instructional methods, student progression, and student behavior, among other topics with the Early Childhood Programming Coordinator and other faculty
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom, teaching and storage space while also ensuring supplies, materials, and equipment are kept in pristine condition

Competencies

• Enthusiasm in and experience working with children from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid team player with demonstrated ability to work with flexibility and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and results-driven
• Ability to generate a positive image of the organization with all contacts and communications that represent Rainey Institute, including presentations and public speaking opportunities

Required Education & Experience

• Formal education/training/certification in Theater, Visual Art, Music, or Dance
• Strong knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and teaching methods
• Ability to manage a classroom of up to 20 students using preventative behavior management techniques
• At least 3 years proven success in designing and teaching / implementing art classes for children 3 through 8 years of age
• Experience working with families to engage them in programming

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and work at a computer station
• Ability to see, read, and interpret documents, both on paper and on a screen
• Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate effectively in meetings, phone calls, and presentations
• Ability to understand, remember, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Occasional lifting of lightweight office supplies or materials (up to 20 lbs)

Travel Required

Travel is required to sites and occasionally to/from meetings, professional development and events.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rainey Institute is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.