Job Description: San Diego State University Research Foundation
Sacramento Teaching Artist
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Job ID: 2024-18227 Type: Part-Time Contract # of Openings: 1 Category: Research/Project Prison Arts Collective
Overview
This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after December 9, 2024.
The wage for this position is $30.00 -$35.00 per hour, 8 hours per week.
This position requires the clearance to work out of Folsom State Prison.
The PAC Teaching Artist, Sacramento, is responsible for the implementation of the Connecting Through Arts program at Folsom State Prison, and mentoring teaching assistants and peer facilitators, cultivating creative community within the local team and participants. Teaching Artists report to the Regional Lead and Executive Director and work closely with teaching and administrative staff.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks
Mentor and support PAC teaching assistants and peer facilitators
Communicate with Sacramento Regional Lead and Executive Director
Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team and monthly meeting with Regional Lead
Support events and exhibitions planned by the Regional Lead
Collaborate with the teaching team, including peer facilitators, to ensure that classes have the appropriate supplies, delivered in a timely manner, and organized on site.
Potential to also conduct site visits to area facilities where PAC has programming
Facilitate the development of a new theater production with the class of participants in the prison, including support with developing a script, program/playbill.
Qualifications
Individuals with lived experience of encarceration are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from the worksite at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
In addition to the SDSURF Background Check clearance, the candidate must successfully complete the California Department of Corrections Background investigation.
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.
