[Capdist-auditions] Media Teaching Artist - Job Opportunity | PROCTORS

[Mike Gatzendorfer]

PROCTORS
www.proctors.org<http://www.proctors.org>

TITLE: Media Teaching Artist (Ballston Spa 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 media artist 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.

Media Artist will collaborate 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 media artist 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 website, lesson plans, student evaluations, and quarterly tracking of grades and attendance.
- Promote the creative process and advocate for student's 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 PC platforms. Software knowledge required: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
-Teaching experience preferable, with a 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 can work well with others.
- Possess strong verbal and written skills.
- Comply with Ballston Spa 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: Starts at $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 June and August,

Apply by May 26, 2016

Please send resumes and cover letters to hr at proctors.org<mailto:hr at proctors.org>. No phone calls, please

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