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Summary of Essential Functions:

• Serve in the role of classroom instructor for the Young Peoples Studios program for enrollment pending Kindergarten to 5th grade classes in Summer Art Camp with the ability to teach Saturday Fall and Spring semesters

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver art and design content to youth through classroom instruction

• Prepare and submit a syllabus within stated deadlines

• Prepare supply order within stated budget and deadlines

• Greet students and families warmly, assisting with any questions or concerns

• Exercise classroom management, interventions and support as needed

• Prepare students and student work for the end of session art show and presentations

• Maintain accurate attendance records each class period

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate art content (painting, drawing, and mixed media etc).

• Skills in materials and tools specific to the course

• Ability to deliver scaffolded content to a variety of learners, and adapt to individual needs

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• Demonstrated years of experience teaching in the K-5 elementary art classroom

• Certifications/licenses: MSDE certification in Art Pre-K-12, CTE or other relevant area

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters in Art Education or Teaching

Reporting to this position: none

Conditions of Employment:

• Conditions: Background Check

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $4,515.00 - $7,656.00 Commensurate with experience and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The part-time faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

• Required training: Exhibitions Department Installation Guide and Policy handbook, MICA Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.

About Maryland Institute College of Art

Founded in 1826, MICA is among the top visual arts colleges in the nation. The college enrolls 1,863 undergraduate and 306 graduate students from 48 states and 54 foreign countries, offering programs of study leading to the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.), master of arts (M.A.), master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degrees, and master of professional studies degrees (M.P.S), as well as post-baccalaureate certificate programs and a full slate of credit and noncredit courses for adults, college-bound students, and children. MICA is recognized as an important cultural resource for the Baltimore/Washington region, sponsoring many public and community-outreach programs-including more than 100 exhibitions by students, faculty, and nationally and internationally known artists annually-as well as artists' residencies, film series, lectures, readings, and performances.

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