Prodigy Art Instructor Part Time 1099 Contract Employee

Description

Prodigy is a state appropriated prevention program that serves youth, adults and families throughout west central Florida. UACDC is recruiting Part-Time 1099 Contract Instructors skilled in the arts to teach novice and advanced students ages 5-17 in a group class format. Classes are 1-4 times a week. The position is also responsible for administrative tasks such as creating lesson plans, maintaining class attendance, collecting data as needed and maintaining a safe and positive classroom experience for participants. Other duties to be assigned, such as assisting with performances and exhibits at the annual Prodigy Showcase. Most class sessions are after school (3pm – 7pm) or during the summer time. Interested Applicants, please respond to: https://www.uacdc.org/prodigy-call-for-instructors/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills:

• •Knowledge of art teaching to school-age children and diverse adult populations.
• •Skills in classroom communications and ability to communicate and relate to youth and diverse adults.
• •Knowledge of designated music / art specialty(s), with the ability to convey to youth and adults the history, concepts and techniques of the designated music and art specialty(s).
• •Skills in communication (written and verbal) with fellow employees, students, parents, program partners, researchers, and program administrators.
• •Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• •Ability to work with youth age 5 – 17 and adults.
• •Ability to work independently, plan and organize work assignments and meet established deadlines.
• •Ability to understand and apply program procedures, regulations, and rules.
• •Ability to interact with co-workers and students effectively in all types of situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and/or Associates Degree or BA preferred with minimum of 2-4 years of experience in art instruction. Prior work experience in a non-profit organization, school and youth program is an added plus. Prior experience in facilitating arts education to children and youth is required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within arts instruction is required. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Basic computer skills including all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) is important to conduct administrative tasks. The ability to multi-task, strong problem solving, priority setting, time management and organization and collaboration skills are required. This position requires a state FDLE Level II background screen, fingerprinting and drug screening. Must be available during after school and summer hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.