Visual Arts Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Art Assistant positions purpose is to support and assist the Fine Arts visual arts teachers and the department as a whole.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Visual Arts Teachers

• Matting/framing/trimming projects

• Working as a classroom assistant during specific lower school class periods

  • Maintaining a safe and calm atmosphere

  • Taking lower school students to their classrooms as needed

  • Assisting the lead teacher with handing out supplies providing support and engaging with the students

  • Providing support to the teachers during special Fine Arts events such as measuring and cutting mats for projects

• Keeping clean/maintaining the art storage room

• Monitoring and communicating with teachers on supplies that are received for storage (mat board and paper amounts etc)

• Gathering papers/supplies from teachers mailboxes in the office and delivering them to the appropriate teacher

• Assisting with organizing supplies/cabinets in teacher rooms to help with maintaining an orderly atmosphere and support with the supplies inventory

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SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover classrooms/class periods for teachers (bathroom breaks/emergencies etc) on an as-needed basis and directed by the Co-Directors of Fine Arts

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associates degree is preferred but not required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Highly organized

• Technologically savvy

• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/ flexibility

• General knowledge of the visual arts is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of ruler and able to assess measurements

• Ability to cut and glue with precision

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Fine Arts (Visual Arts) classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light lifting of supply boxes on occasion (that can be moved via rolling cart)

• Lifting and transporting small supplies to classrooms

• Walking to various parts of the campus

• Prolonged standing/ sitting

• Stooping and/or kneeling

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees eligible children

• Free early care & after-care for employees eligible children while working

• Yearly bonuses

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health Dental and Vision insurance

• Supplemental Insurance plans available

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs

• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

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