2025-2026 First-Year Studio Advisor

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 45 - 55

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Identification:

Title: First-Year Studio Advisor

Department: Visual Arts Conservatory

Classification: Part-time studio advisor

General Summary:

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks an advisor for the First Year Studio course for the 2025-2026 school year in the Visual Arts department.

Position Overview:

First Year Studio is a 3-hour open studio for 9th-graders every Monday and Wednesday from 2 pm-5 pm.

This is an open studio session for First Years to work on topics and materials of their choice. These will include working on individual art pieces due for their foundational art courses as well as art competitions and exhibition submissions involving portfolio development artwork documentation resumes and applications.

Qualifications

Job responsibilities:

Classroom and professional duties include but are not limited to the following:

Embrace and promote the ChiArts vision mission educational approach goals and core values.
Prepare structured lessons that encourage and foster skill development critical thinking applications and ethics.
Instruct conservatory-level courses serving students with various learning styles abilities and needs.
Employ outstanding classroom management skills and implement the school code of conduct.
Regularly assess student achievement skill mastery and career development skills.
Submit unit plans on a timely basis.
Manage classroom administration and record keeping including grades attendance records student progress and documentation of student work.
Manage studio material inventory and equipment: ordering and upkeep.
Manage studio setup and break down of equipment and furniture.
Document student work for digital portfolio files.
Regularly communicate with students parents and other ChiArts staff to share artistic progress encourage positive behavior and resolve behavioral and artistic issues.
Attend and participate in faculty and administrative meetings parent conferences open houses other school functions and in-service professional development sessions.
Collaborate with the staff to develop best practices tailored to the unique philosophy and instructional approach of ChiArts and to the needs of its student population.
Collaborate with other ChiArts artistic and academic faculty and the larger arts community.
Perform other duties as the needs of the school and the needs of the students may demand (e.g. competitions exhibits.)
Work with academic staff to ensure students overall success at ChiArts

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Attributes:

Minimum (4) years of professional experience in the visual arts field
Minimum (2) years of previous teaching experience at a pre-professional or professional level experience working with high school students is preferred but may not be required
Bachelors degree and Illinois State Teacher Certification are preferred but may not be required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong personal art portfolio and experience advising students

Working Conditions:

Job Hazards: This position requires a fingerprint and background check conducted by Chicago Public Schools.
Job Tasks: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel as part of the job responsibilities however travel may be required to attend professional development/conferences.

Salary and Benefits:

Part-time position.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay Rate: $45 to $55 per hour

Application Process

Qualified applicants should apply online at and upload the following documents:

Cover Letter
Resume
Contact Information for 3-5 Professional References; do not include letters of recommendation.

Applicants who do not follow the submission directions will not be considered. Please be aware that every item listed on a resume is subject to verification and that any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionJob Identification:Title: First-Year Studio AdvisorDepartment: Visual Arts ConservatoryClassification: Part-time studio advisorGeneral Summary:The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-...