Digital Arts Teachers

SITAR ARTS CENTER
ARTSADVANCE FACULTY - DIGITAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS (2-3)

(In-Person)

What We Do

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.

We engage children, teens, and young adults in the highest quality visual, performing and Digital Arts. We teach the arts so that our students learn about themselves and gain critical life skills. We create a community for students and their families. And we are an untiring voice on their behalf.

ArtsAdvance: Career Studios is an "earn while you learn" workforce training program designed to support young adults (18-24) in DC who face barriers to pursuing a family-sustaining career in the creative economy. In this pilot year of the program, we seek a team of 2-3 instructors who can help us innovate and adapt the program in real-time.

What You'll Do

As an Instructor in Arts Advance, you will collaborate with other faculty and the Director of Innovation & Engagement to develop and implement a workforce training curriculum that prepares Sitar's ArtsAdvance trainees for the world of work in digital art professions. Trainees will prepare for careers in Graphic Design, Web Design, and UX Design.

Teaching faculty for ArtsAdvance utilize a project-based methodology that simulates professional experiences within a training setting. We seek experienced professionals to teach 60-90 minute classes in artistic, technical, and professional skills.

ArtsAdvance teaching faculty are professional designers or artists who have experience guiding students' awareness of message, design, audience engagement, collaboration and project management to best prepare them for the world of work.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and teach course curriculum and select instructional materials to support the teaching and learning of assigned courses
  
• Deliver course content and provide a culturally responsive environment using a variety of teaching styles to create a participatory learning experience for a diverse group of learners
  
• Support trainees through portfolio development and client-centered projects
  
• Collaborate with Sitar Staff to track student attendance and evaluate trainees' performance and growth
  
• Mentor 5-6 trainees throughout the duration of the training period
  
• Attend orientation, faculty meetings and required professional development
  
• Receive direction from the Director of Innovation and Engagement for planning and improvement

What You'll Earn

Salary will be $32.00-$45.00 an hour, commensurate with experience.

Who YouAre

As an ArtsAdvance faculty member, you have high standards of excellence and believein setting an example as a leader. You work well leading a team and collaborating with other faculty members. You engage a classroom dynamically and challenge every learner at their own level. You create an inclusive environment for young adults to grow in their abilities. You care deeply about young people and champion their achievements towards success.

You are highly adaptable as circumstances change and possess strong curriculum management skills. You understand the challenges youth face as they transition from the world of school to the world of work. You enjoy collaboration and innovation and believe strong relationship management is key to meaningful youth development.

Most importantly, you have a strong understanding of how to work in the world of digital design and are passionate about sharing your knowledge and experience with teens and young adults. You believe everyone should have access to careers in the arts!

What You Have

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Professional experience in digital art and/or design
  
• Evidence of teaching potential in graphic design, web design, and/or animation
  
• 2+ years of teaching experience with teens and/or young adults
  
• Familiarity or knowledge of differentiated instruction
  
• Experience working with disconnected youth and/or adults
  
• Strong relational engagement and communication skills
  
• Passion for inclusive education and familiarity with alternative learners

Requirements

• Background check, TB test, COVID-19 vaccination and booster

Our Values

Embed Equity
Embedequity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice.
Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice.

Foster Belonging
Fosterbelonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members throughgenuine and meaningful relationships.
Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.

Prioritize Balance
Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members.
Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.

Build Trust
Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.
Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.

Inspire Transformation
Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us.
Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.

Encourage Collaboration
Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit.
Everyone benefits when we work together as a team.

How You Can Apply

This position will remain open until it is filled. For best consideration please apply by June 2, 2023.

You need to submit a resume, philosophy of teaching, a portfolio, and answer all required questions.No phone calls please.

After applying you'll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you're selected for the nextstage,you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 6-8 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.

Please note that while you may be asked to participate in an online interview the role will have a requirement of in person schedule as outlined above.

We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. Sitar Arts Center is an equal opportunity employercommitted to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sitar Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status, orany other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visitwww.sitarartscenter.org.