Peoria
Job DescriptionSalary: $16-$18.75/hour Organization Description Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow Inc ART Inc, founded in 2018 by Jonathon and Nikki Romain, is Peorias foremost arts-in-education non-profit organization. ART Inc provides arts education opportunities to nearly 500 students and teaching artist each year. The staff, board, volunteers, and teaching artists of ART Inc work tirelessly to generate programs for all students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts, regardless of their ability to pay. Job Description The Site Lead is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of all the ART Inc educational programs. The position is directly responsible for planning and organizing all daily activities, and also creates fun and engaging projects that encourage students' awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the arts. Projects/Activities include, but are not limited to: theater, ceramics, yoga, dance, drama, music, sewing, cooking, STEAM activities, and others as requested. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the diverse types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Programs • Plan and successfully implement a variety of fun and engaging activities for after school., • Provide training, mentorship, coaching, and effective onboarding to assist Teaching Artists in the successful delivery of classroom experiences with particular emphasis upon high quality teacher practice and quality feedback regarding teaching and learning opportunities relative to arts education, • Oversee, facilitate and provide guidance to Youth Leadership Team, • Ensure that all program participants, guests, and visitors are greeted with a smile and provide assistance, • Ensure the safety and security of all guests, participants, and visitors by providing guidance and instructions or assistance in case of an emergency. Builds, collaborates, and maintains positive working relationships with all community partnerships. * Collaborates with Program Director to identify plan, develop, implement, and evaluate program development * Visit each assigned school a minimum of twice a week or based on number of teachers at site, if applicable * Oversee and facilitate crisis management amongst independent contractors • All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that each of us plays an integral role in the success of our mission, • Creates flyers, brochures, and marketing pieces for programs., • Recruit and enroll students into the program, • Works in a team environment to ensure successful programs, • Assist Directors in marketing strategies, • Participate in staff meetings, • Support and maintain the policies and philosophies of ART Inc, • Other duties as assigned by the Directors. Administrative • Provide daily updates/reports to Program Director, • Gather and maintain student data for evaluation efforts., • Maintain student attendance records., • Perform administrative duties such as timesheets, supply orders, and Recruitment & Outreach, • Evaluate program goals and objectives to identify issues and develop corrective action plans, as needed Events,Performances,Concessions: • Greet guests, Provide up-to date information on all programs, encourage guests to join mailing lists, • Assists with special events, • Educate the community about ART Inc programs and mission, • Manage & Attend outdoor/indoor community & recruitment events-ensuring setup and breakdown, fully staffed with student activities and all marketing and recruitment materials packed in advance Qualifications: • Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in the Program process and its progression, • Must have classroom experience in teaching and or teaching degree, • How to de-escalate student behavior., • Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations, • Ability to exercise good judgment and take initiative, • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, • Demonstrated ability to motivate, encourage people, and work as a team, • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Canva, and One Drive or willingness to learn, • Ability to be flexible and pivot quickly in a rapidly growing small nonprofit., • Hold student and community success as a primary goal., • Willingness to make connections out in the field to engage new instructors and audiences and grow our onsite offerings for the community, • Personal qualities of integrity, leadership, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the mission of ART Inc., • Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate and timely reports., • Use technology to maintain student records. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement: At ART Inc. we are committed to providing a fair and welcoming environment for everyone that enters our building, works in our employment, or participates in our programs within the parameters of the law. Supervisor Relationship: The person designated to provide supervision of the Programs & Education Coordinator and from whom the Programs & Education Coordinator takes direction in all matters relating to carrying out the duties and responsibilities described in this position description is the Program Director. Work Environment: This position is onsite at The Romain Arts & Culture Center. If applicable- multi-site, meaning that work generally takes place in multiple locations and requires independent travel to 4-8 Peoria Public School locations Benefits: ART Inc offers a comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, paid holidays, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance. Mental and Physical Requirements: Physical effort is light, with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently as well as walking up and down stairs. Work will include giving tours (3 flights of stairs) and making presentations in front of groups. Occasionally, there is pressure associated with project or activity deadlines. Work will require extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor.