Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) cultivates curiosity and creative exploration for
youth through the arts and sciences. Located in the heart of Oakland on the shores of Lake
Merritt, the Center is dedicated to providing equitable access to our programs for all youth and
their families throughout Oakland and the greater East Bay Area. We harness the power of
creativity and experiential learning to inspire big ideas and illuminate the everyday connections
between art and science.
We value the necessity of equity and representation in the fields of art and science, and strive to invest in
the future of these fields by providing equitable access to our programs.
Our team of Teaching Artists are an essential part of the Junior Center’s community. Teaching Artists
design and deliver arts and sciences curriculum to students from ages 5 - 17 years old through our youth,
family, and community programs. We have several part-time Teaching Artist positions currently open,
including After-school Instructors, Workshop Facilitators, in-school Educators-in-Residence, and Summer
Camp.
Start Date: ASAP
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach classes to youth at the Junior Center site or at community sites throughout Oakland
- Design and implement course curriculum with specific attention to developing socially relevant
projects
If hired, instructors are required to create a curriculum including lesson goals, skills learned,
class activities, materials needed, and themes/ ideas explored using the JCAS template. - Provide guidance and support to students as needed
- Maintain a safe, professional and supportive learning environment for all students
- Arrive prepared and on time for class
- Leave storage spaces and studios clean and tidy after class
- Work collaboratively with the Program Director, administrative staff, and fellow instructors to
design and implement program content - If hired instructors are required to attend professional development trainings as scheduled.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing and implementing developmentally-based curricula
- Teaching experience in a classroom or community setting – knowledge of classroom
management, common core and/or VAPA/NGSS a plus - Strong interest in working in a community setting
- Interest in/ability to engage, inspire and challenge youth through the visual arts and/or sciences
- An active art or science practice
- Ability to work well in a collaborative/team setting
- Experience working with a diversity of student and family populations
- Emotional intelligence: ability to provide compassionate feedback to students and their
caretakers - Strong people skills and the ability to work well with children, classroom teachers, families,
co-workers, and volunteers - Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate group
decision-making; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; strong attention to detail. - Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences
- A strong desire for continued learning/growth in one’s teaching practice
- If working with minors, must pass a post-employment criminal background check and provide
negative TB test - Instructors are required to attend professional development trainings as scheduled.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 25lbs.
- Must be able to sit and stand for long durations of time.
- Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
For example, own a working, reliable vehicle and hold a current, valid CA driver’s license or
have regular access to public transportation. Staff may be required to bring materials to and
from work sites .
Schedule: Part-time, casual, non-exempt employees
Pay Rate: $28 - $32 per hour DOE. Instructors are paid hours for prep, instructional time and clean up.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Send Resume & Cover Letter to: Cybele Gerachis, Executive Director- cgerachis@juniorcenter.org
The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) is an independent, non-profit organization which has been
providing educational programs to children and teens for over 65 years. JCAS serves thousands of local
children annually through school residency programs, after school and summer camps and courses, and
a variety of art and science activities for children and their families.
Multilingual, people of color, and LGBTQIA encouraged to apply.
To learn more, visit the Center’s web site at
The Junior Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA
regulations as applicable.
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