Job description

The Organization

This is an opportunity to work with a rising and dynamic non-profit on the west side. We are CHICAT…The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology. We help transform the lives of those we serve through our youth arts and adult workforce training programs. Created to primarily support the North Lawndale, Little Village, and Pilsen neighborhoods primarily, CHICAT educates, empowers, and elevates the talents of individuals. Born in 2017, CHICAT is based upon a successful model created in Pittsburgh by social entrepreneur and MacArthur Fellow, Bill Strickland. Strickland founded the Manchester Bidwell Corporation, a center dedicated to help adults-in-transition and youth in underserved communities realize their own genius through arts and technology. CHICAT is an integral part of Manchester Bidwell’s National Center for Arts and Technology (NCAT) network that is comprised of ten other centers like ours.

The Location

Located in the Illinois Medical District, just west of the Loop, CHICAT’s home is an award winning contemporary redesign of a former industrial site. Conveniently located, our ultramodern offices, classrooms, and labs offer sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and state of the art technology. Our wide-open office design is ideal for concentration, collaboration and supports a culture where we work together to make good things happen for the community. We are minutes away from major area attractions, including the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, and close to Rush University Hospital and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Position

The Teaching Artist facilitates student centered learning and engagement to youth learners. This is an amazing opportunity for the selected candidate to engage motivated students for interests in Digital, Design, and 3d Maker Arts. A successful candidate must promote a positive classroom and workplace culture and effectively engage with students and co-workers. Your presence and leadership skills will foster a climate where all are accepted and encouraged to be and do their best. This candidate should encourage a high level of participation to create a class environment conducive to exceptional learning. In addition to your classroom impact, this role also provides a unique opportunity to help effect positive change within the communities and people that we serve. As such, you are able to ingrain the skills, smiles, and success that we bring to our youth students, and the power to change lives and impact generations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively with the CHICAT partner lab instructors to develop and provide in- person learning programming. Schedule varies for Fall/Spring (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 4:00pm -7:00pm) and Summer (Monday through Friday, 12:30pm – 4pm session.)
• Participate with CHICAT staff in a planning meeting with participating teachers at the partner school
• Participate in one CHICAT citywide team meetings to provide feedback on in school residency progress, to seek collegial support and further develop the Youth Arts Curriculum Framework
• Participate in project reflection sessions with center’s participating faculty
• Support CHICAT evaluation efforts by reviewing and analyzing designated program related data
• Participate in collaborative planning sessions with the faculty in Youth Arts Department
• Provide formative feedback to the CHICAT Youth Arts Program Manager when asked or concerns arise
• Provide feedback to CHICAT in the form of an end of residency survey
• Develop and implement a program kick-off and culminating event for the Fall, Spring, and summer sessions at the end of the remote learning residency
• Develop and maintain effective classroom management that encourages positive behaviors
• Support site visit process if requested

Class Preparation:

All preparation time associated with the scope of services are included in the negotiated rates listed under payment. The candidate agrees to be present to begin each session on time, arriving 15 minutes prior the start time. This will ensure that the candidate is ready to begin sessions for program participants in a timely manner. Failure to arrive on time may result in a dock of pay for time that the candidate late. Consistent tardiness impacts program delivery and may result in immediate termination of employment.

Bring Your Best

• Committed to ongoing education and research in the field
• Strong communication including verbal, written and visual and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and engage adult students
• Ability teach and motivate a diverse population
• Understanding of the strengths and dynamics of the communities and the people we serve
• Ability to work effectively on independent and collaborative levels
• Strong follow-through capability and a demonstrated history of accuracy in completed work
• Strong computing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• A high level of integrity and professional discretion
• Demonstrated ability to foster a healthy and positive workplace culture
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with CHICAT’s faculty and staff
• Integrity, cheerful outlook, professional demeanor, mission driven
• Bilingual a plus

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching Art: 1 year (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)
• youth arts: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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