Job ID: 1277
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Columbus State University has openings for Teaching Artists in their Empowered Youth of Columbus (EYC) After School Program for at-risk youth within the Department of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). These are temporary, part-time, grant funded positions with an opportunity to teach for summer camp, and is renewable. The successful candidate will provide arts enrichment classes for EYC. This position requires a flexible schedule due to evening events and will report to the EYC Program Director.

Responsibilities

The selected candidates will lead a class of approximately 15-20 students (grades 3-5) assisted by Program Assistants. Teaching Artists will work with EYC leadership staff to develop the overall curriculum framework and will be responsible for daily lesson plans. Lessons should have a cumulative project that can be displayed or performed at the end of the semester art receptions. Disciplines will focus on visual and performing arts including but not limited to drama, music, painting, dance, yoga, communication, graphic design, creative writing, poetry, ceramics, gardening, gymnastics, drill team, etc. Additional responsibilities include attendance at an orientation meeting and monthly professional development training; attend and help facilitate all EYC events; and all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include advanced study in fine or performing arts; have a body of work in visual arts, performance arts, or extensive classroom experience in either discipline. The selected candidate must have excellent interpersonal and organizational as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates should be available one to five afternoons per week in 2-hour blocks, Mondays to Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Disciplines will focus on visual and performing arts including (but not limited to) drama, music, painting, dance, yoga, communication, graphic design, creative writing, poetry, ceramics, gardening, gymnastics, drill team, and etc.

Proposed Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
• Resume

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

A successful criminal background check, to include a fingerprint check through FBI and GBI will be required as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.



To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=1277&PostingSeq=1

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