[Capdist-auditions] Media Teaching Artist/Filmmaker (MediaWorks Program at Schenectady High School)

[Mike Gatzendorfer]

PROCTORS
TITLE: Media Teaching Artist/Filmmaker (MediaWorks Program at Schenectady High School)
DEPARTMENT: Education
REPORTS TO:  Education Program Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
Proctors Education Department is a critical division of the growing performing arts organization, serving over 40,000 children and adults each season with internal and external programming. The MediaWorks program pairs a professional filmmaker with 9th grade English teachers at regional high schools. Together, the team works in partnership to develop new routes to curriculum instruction, using arts strategies to deliver project-based learning.
Filmmaker will work with classroom teachers to meet the following MediaWorks goals: (1) establish a new method of preparation for Common Core curriculum that is adaptable to different learning styles, (2) provide teachers and schools with methodology and resources to include arts- based instruction, and (3) to change learning pathways for students in order to increase achievement and success.
In addition, the filmmaker will serve as an artist-in-residence with Communications or other classes as needed to develop project-based learning activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instruct students in the use of media technology while using cameras, computers, and editing software.
- Work in partnership with ELA teacher to co-develop all film and media projects appropriate for students throughout the school year.
- Create lesson plans for all media and video projects.
- Facilitate program documentation including student work on the web site, lesson plans, student evaluations, and quarterly tracking of grades and attendance.
- Promote the creative process and advocate for student voice.
- Provide feedback and updates to Education Program Manager.
- Offer advice, ideas, technical knowledge and experience in developing media-based   projects.
- Contribute to planning sessions, curriculum development, student assessments and grading (where applicable).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in related field.
- Proficiencies working with Mac platforms. Software knowledge required: IMovie, Final Cut Pro 7 and 10, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
-Teaching experience preferable, with strong interest in or knowledge of media with TV and film production, and working with youth.
- Web-based content management.
- Must be dependable and self-motivated.
- Have professional demeanor and appearance.
- Have the ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Be a team player that is able to work well with others.
- Possess strong verbal and written skills.
- Comply with Schenectady City School District’s requirements for student contact   time and must pass fingerprint clearance by the NYS Department of Education.
Tenure: 10-month teaching schedule, September through June (concurrent with school year).
Salary: $34,000 or based on experience.
Benefits: Health insurance for 12 months, access to other employee benefits (in employee handbook)
Start Date: September 2016, two days training required in August,
Apply by July 8, 2016
Please send resumes to hr at proctors.org<mailto:hr at proctors.org> . No phone calls, please

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