Job Opportunities

Position(s) currently available:

TEACHING ARTISTS AND ARCHITECTS

Leap…imagination in learning is seeking energetic and talented teaching artists and architects for elementary and middle school residencies. Leap Artists and Architects teach in public and private elementary and middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most residencies take place in during the school day (between approximately 8:30 and 2:30).

Leap Artists and Architects team with classroom teachers to custom design residencies that integrate the arts with the academic curriculum and address grade level needs. Each residency is a unique creation that merges the Leap Artist or Architect’s skills and knowledge with the classroom teacher’s interests and classroom material.

Once an artist is hired, they will join the Leap Artist and Architect Roster, becoming eligible to teach in both current and future residencies through the Leap Artists and Architects in Schools program.  Residencies vary in length and time, and continual employment is not guaranteed, however, there are many teaching opportunities throughout the school year.

Leap Artists and Architects receive a competitive hourly wage, and a materials budget is provided for all projects.  No California teacher certification is required.  Artists and Architects will be interviewed and auditioned, and if hired, will be trained in Leap’s model for curriculum integration and in-school partnership with classroom teachers.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching art to children in grades K-5
• BA in related area of study
• Strong classroom management skills and keen ability to work with large groups of children (15-35) and their teacher, principal and other school staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of lesson planning and curriculum development
• Maturity and grace in collaborating with others
• Self-motivated and detail oriented

To apply, please send the following:
Cover letter
Bio (one paragraph)
Resume with three professional references
Sample art lesson plan

Please send to:
Leap…imagination in learning
Carol Dunstan, Program Director
2601 Mission St., Suite 603
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 512-1899
Fax: (415) 512-1551
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If you would like any more information on becoming a Teaching Artist or Architect, please contact us.