Mixed Media Arts Instructor

Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.

Job Summary: Enlace Chicago community schools extend their walls into the community by coordinating classes, resources, events and opportunities for leadership development, academic support/enrichment, recreation, and health/nutrition and community engagement.

The Mixed Media Arts instructor is responsible for leading art classes for a class of 10-15 students. Their duties are closely related to teaching various art techniques. The instructor will be expected to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students can express their thoughts and interests while developing/strengthening values of respect and professionalism as well as learning to be responsible and disciplined in a fun and active environment.

We are hiring a Mixed Media Arts Instructor to join our community Schools team.

Reports to: Resource Coordinator

Accountable to: Resource Coordinator; Community Schools Director

Communicates with: All other program instructors, school staff, parents, and participants.

Informs: Resource Coordinator and School-based staff members

Status: 6 Hours/Week, Part-Time Seasonal

Location: Madero Middle School

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors student´s performance.
• Plans and facilitates activities.
• Adapts teaching methods to meet students’ needs.
• Facilitates programs promoting professional and respectful behavior as well as good manners.
• Takes initiative in supporting youth through ongoing, one-to-one relationships.
• Provides a genuine interest and concern for the wellbeing and success of all youth.
• Educates participants on the principle of respect towards oneself and everyone around them by setting clear expectations and ongoing positive examples.
• Creates and maintains a program culture that is conducive to meaningful learning.
• Reflects no ethnic, racial, religious, political, or gender bias.
• Helps youth develop leadership skills, positive self-image, confidence and self respect

Qualifications:

• Experienced art student or instructor
• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to become a mandated reporter.
• Relevant experience working with youth.

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements: Enlace Chicago staff are required to provide proof of covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.

Deadline for submission: Open until filled.