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

[Mike Gatzendorfer]

PROCTORS

TITLE: Media Teaching Artist/Filmmaker (MediaWorks Program at 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 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 PC platforms. Software knowledge required: Adobe Premiere, 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 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 to hr at proctors.org<mailto:hr at proctors.org>. No phone calls, please
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