We're Hiring an Arts Integration Manager
Posted by ArtStarts on Friday December 16th, 2011
Arts Integration Manager
ArtStarts in Schools is seeking an Arts Integration Manager for a regular full-time position. This exciting position will spearhead a new professional learning program for artists and teachers, focused on arts integration in select schools across British Columbia.
The definition of Arts Integration for this program is as follows:Arts Integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a creative process, which connects an art form and another subject area and meets evolving objectives in both.
Some of the key goals of the program include: establishing a network of schools committed to arts integration as an approach to teaching; developing teachers’ and artists’ abilities to plan, lead and assess quality arts integration lessons; positively influence the way teachers teach and the way students learn; and facilitating teachers and students to meet provincially determined Prescribed Learning Outcomes in the arts and other subject areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in collaboration with an advisory committee to develop and launch this new program
- Build relationships with key advocates (Ministry of Education, BCTF etc.) to promote the program
- Reach out to other organizations that work in the field of arts education and learn from best practices
- Lead introductory Arts Integration workshops and annual summits for program participants
- Liaise between the artist trainers and teachers to support program delivery
- Generate content to maintain an online Community of Practice
- Travel outside of the Lower Mainland to communities in BC to support program implementation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in Education or Art Education or equivalent
- 3+ years of Arts Education related work experience
- Experience developing and leading interactive workshops and developing curriculum
- Superb communication and writing skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships
- Geographic understanding of British Columbia
- Demonstrated passion for the arts and education
This is a regular full-time position (35 hrs/week) with a competitive salary, benefits and vacation time.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume demonstrating your experience with the responsibilities and qualifications listed above to integrate@artstarts.com and include salary expectations. The deadline is January 18, 2012 however applicants are encourage to apply early as this is a rolling intake.
ABOUT ARTSTARTS
ArtStarts is a growing, dynamic, not-for-profit organization that promotes art and creativity among British Columbia's young people. Since 1996, ArtStarts has supported and promoted professional artists in urban, rural and remote regions of the province. ArtStarts envisions a society where the arts are regarded as an essential part of educating young people and a catalyst for creating innovative, engaged and contributing members of society. ArtStarts has a leadership role in transforming the way children and youth are engaged, in and through the arts, and in promoting the value of the arts in young lives. Visit artstarts.com for more information.
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