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Youth Art Instructor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508220
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Madison School & Community Recreation
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MSCR
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00-37.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Performing and Visual Arts, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Anticipated Start Date:

 6/23/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 5 

Schedule:

 Varies based on availability. Classes are generally in the mornings beginning around 9am and ending around noon in the summer or in the evenings beginning around 4pm and ending no later than 9pm. Your schedule will be based on your availability.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $17.00 Maximum: $37.00

Number of Positions:

 8

Qualifications:

 Minimum Qualifications:
Must have formal art training .
Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field preferred, degree in progress is acceptable.
Past experience working with youth.
Previous art instruction experience required for lead instructors.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong classroom management skills.
Experience teaching art to a variety of age groups including pre-schoolers.
Experience working with youth from various backgrounds.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong artistic skills and knowledge of art techniques.
Ability to inspire creativity and foster a love of art.
Spanish speaking a plus.

Other Information:
If interested, please upload a resume. Please include types of art you are qualified and interested in teaching and availability (days and times). If offered an interview, please provide a sample lesson plan for review.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

NA

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are seeking passionate and creative individuals to create and teach art classes to youth of all ages and backgrounds in Madison. This position involves teaching art classes to youth, fostering their artistic abilities, and providing a fun and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement age-appropriate art curriculum and lesson plans.
Teaching art techniques, such as drawing, painting, fiber arts, sewing and mixed media.
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Manage classroom behavior and ensure a safe and orderly learning space.
Prepare and organize art supplies and materials.
Assist with classroom maintenance (cleanliness, organization, etc.) and administrative tasks as needed (attendance, communication with families, etc.).

Work Location:
MSCR East- 4620 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53716 MSCR Central- 328 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715 MSCR West- 7333 West Towne Way, Madison, WI 53719.

THIS IS NOT A WORK STUDY JOB, to apply please visit: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6624?c=mmsd

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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