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Department: Programs
Reports to: Chief Education Officer

Inner-City Arts is an oasis of learning, creativity, and achievement in the heart of Skid Row and is a vital partner in creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1989, Inner-City Arts has provided hands-on arts instruction to more than 210,000 public school students and 10,000 educators in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students from the most underserved urban neighborhoods receive high-quality arts experiences during the school day on the Inner-City Arts campus. After school, on weekends, and during the summer, more than 1,000 middle and high school students engage in self-select workshops at Inner-City Arts. In all this time, Inner-City Arts has partnered with LAUSD and countless community collaborators to provide transformational learning that meets the needs of area students.

The position: Inner-City Arts is seeking a Dance Teaching Artist to introduce dance to youth as an expressive medium uniquely effective in conveying meaning, emotion, and cultural values where students learn to communicate through movement by exploring, improvising, and experimenting. The teaching artist’s primary responsibility will be guiding students through each specialization in dance, creating from their imaginations using traditional forms as a vehicle for expressing their own stories. The teaching artist will encourage participants to recognize dance as an art, take chances, and find their voices as individual artists.

Job Requirements:

• Design and implement programs teaching one or more of the following integrated with language arts, poetry, and other subject areas: creative dance, hip hop, modern dance, choreography, Folklorico, African dance
• Collaborate with students to create original works
• Facilitate 14-17 classes weekly for in-school and out-of-school programs
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans for K-12 students in 10– to 17-week sessions
• Document and track student engagement
• Commit to program objectives, including Social-Emotional Learning competencies, 21st century skills, and artbased skills across disciplines
• Support art-making experiences across Inner-City Arts programs (including Professional Development, The Rosenthal Theater community events, fundraising events, and special projects for the Work of Art college and career readiness program)
• Participate in staff training and attend staff meetings
• Secure reliable transportation to travel to school campuses as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an arts-related field
• Experience in teaching and/or knowledge of dance content
• Professional experience in the field: Prior teaching experience with ages five years through post-secondary, and knowledge of public school goals, vision, and current teaching methodologies
• Knowledge and/or experience working with English Learners
• Ability to design curricula appropriate for different age groups
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse populations
• Experience teaching in a child-centered education context
• Ability to exhibit patience, sensitivity, and enjoyment in working with youth
• Interest in integration strategies and curricular connections is a plus
• Knowledge of State of California Content Standards for Visual and Performing Arts is a plus
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and effectively working with diverse participants
• Ability to take initiative and work well with others compassionately

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position's responsibilities and requirements. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time and may require the employee to perform other duties based on specific needs.

Preferred qualifications
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Hours
Full-time position, 40-hour work week, including some evening and weekend work

Location
720 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Compensation
Starting base hourly rate of $27-$30

To apply
Please send a letter of interest and resume in PDF format to the hiring committee via email to artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org with the subject “Dance Teaching Artist.”

Inner-City Arts engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Inner-City Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Department: Programs
Reports to: Chief Education Officer

Inner-City Arts is an oasis of learning, creativity, and achievement in the heart of Skid Row and is a vital partner in creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1989, Inner-City Arts has provided hands-on arts instruction to more than 210,000 public school students and 10,000 educators in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students from the most underserved urban neighborhoods receive high-quality arts experiences during the school day on the Inner-City Arts campus. After school, on weekends, and during the summer, more than 1,000 middle and high school students engage in self-select workshops at Inner-City Arts. In all this time, Inner-City Arts has partnered with LAUSD and countless community collaborators to provide transformational learning that meets the needs of area students.

A Teaching Artist (TA) at Inner-City Arts develops lesson plans in their art form for students in K-12th grades. The lessons are student-centered with an asset-based approach that uplifts cultural values and students' individuality. The TA encourages student  participants to take chances and to find their voices as individual artists.

We are seeking teaching artists in visual, media, and performing arts as part-time and substitute members of our team.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to collaborate with students and lead them in creating original works
• Develop, write, and update lesson plans and curricula outlines for the identified art form with the ability to revise plans based on the needs of the students
• Sustain and model a strong commitment to program objectives which include: Social-Emotional Competencies, 21st Century Skills, and art-based skills across all experiences
• Participate in staff training and attend staff meetings
• Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation required to visit school campuses as needed

Qualifications:

• Exhibit patience and sensitivity and enjoy working with youth
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching in the designated or comparable art form
• Experience in teaching and/or knowledge of art form content
• Professional experience and practice in the field: Prior teaching experience with ages five years through postsecondary and knowledge of public school goals, vision, and current teaching methodologies
• Knowledge and/or experience working with English Learners
• Must have the ability to design curricula appropriate for different age groups
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse populations
• Knowledge and/or experience teaching in a child-centered education context
• Interest in integration strategies and curricular connections is a plus
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• Knowledge of State of California Content Standards for Visual and Performing Arts a plus
• A commitment to diversity and effectively working with diverse participants
• Ability to take the initiative and work well with others compassionately

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position's responsibilities and requirements. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time and may require the employee to perform other duties based on specific needs.

Hours
Part-time exempt position up to 29 hours/week, possibly including some evening and weekend work

Location
720 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Compensation
Starting base hourly rate of $27-$30

To apply
Please send a letter of interest and resume in PDF format to the hiring committee via email to artsedjobs@innercityarts.org with the subject "Teaching Artist _______________ (insert art form)”

Inner-City Arts engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Inner-City Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Department: Programs
Reports to: Chief Education Officer

Inner-City Arts is an oasis of learning, creativity, and achievement in the heart of Skid Row and is a vital partner in creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1989, Inner-City Arts has provided hands-on arts instruction to more than 210,000 public school students and 10,000 educators in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students from the most underserved urban neighborhoods receive high-quality arts experiences during the school day on the Inner-City Arts campus. After school, on weekends, and during the summer, more than 1,000 middle and high school students engage in self-select workshops at Inner-City Arts. In all this time, Inner-City Arts has partnered with LAUSD and countless community collaborators to provide transformational learning that meets the needs of area students.

The part-time Ceramics Studio Lab Technician and Assistant position is responsible for providing technical expertise and support in the ceramic studio. Your primary responsibility as a lab technician includes prepping materials, loading and firing the kilns, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and promoting a safe and productive environment. You will also play a vital role in assisting teaching artists with daily interaction with students, including but not limited to lesson demos, problem-solving, finalizing projects, enforcing studio agreements, and monitoring equipment usage to maintain a safe working environment.

This position requires a strong understanding of ceramic arts, proficiency in laboratory procedures, and the ability to follow instructions and collaborate with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities:

1. Laboratory Technician duties:

• Prepare and mix clay, glazes, and other materials
• Operate and maintain kilns, potters' wheels, extruders, and other ceramic equipment
• Keep workboards, tables, and tools clean
• Pug and recycle clay
• Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools
• Load, unload, and fire kilns
• Conduct regular inventory checks and manage supplies, ordering as needed
• Keep accurate records of supplies, material usage, firing schedules, and other relevant data

2. Studio support:

• Assist with studio setup, organization, and maintenance to create an efficient and inviting workspace
• Provide studio support during classes, workshops, and events, including setup, cleanup, and teaching assistance working with students (K-12)
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute ideas for improving studio operations and enhancing the overall artistic experience
• Assist with organizing and maintaining the studio space, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, ceramics, or a related field (preferred) OR equivalent practical experience in ceramics
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in ceramic materials, processes, and techniques
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and best practices
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining ceramic equipment, including kilns, pug mills, and potters' wheels
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing inventory and record-keeping
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with teaching artists, other colleagues, and students
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to supporting a nonprofit arts organization's mission

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position's responsibilities and requirements. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time and may require the employee to perform other duties based on specific needs.

Hours
Part time, up to 29-hours per week; determined by availability and schedule of teaching terms; some evening and weekend work possible as well

Location
720 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Compensation
$23-24 per hour

To apply
Please send a letter of interest an resume to the hiring committee via email to artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org with the subject “Ceramics Lab Tech and Assistant.”

Inner-City Arts engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Inner-City Arts is an equal opportunity employer.