Summer Camps 2015
Request for Proposals | Teaching Artist
Weekly: June 15 – August 21, 2015
Mandatory Staff Training June 6, 2015
Oregon College of Art and Craft is currently requesting proposals for teaching artists for temporary teaching positions in our youth summer art program.
OCAC is looking for accomplished artists who are committed and experienced in bringing arts education to youth. Artists interested in applying should
review information about OCAC on the website, http://www.ocac.edu/and familiarize themselves with the college's philosophy and approach to arts
education.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit proposals and apply for consideration in the following areas: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture,
illustration, metals, ceramics, photography, wood, fibers/textiles, video, book arts, and mixed media. Interdisciplinary workshops will also be considered.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Art Adventures Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum 18 years of age.
2. Completed your first year of college or the equivalent.
3. Extensive teaching experience working with youth
4. Professional artistic training, background, and work demonstrated through work samples, photos, or other documentation
4. Sincere respect for children and demonstrated work ethic and professionalism to serve as a mentor and role model.
5. Care and understanding of the arts and natural environment, and the ability to share it with others.
6. Ability to work well in a small community.
7. Posses punctuality, flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.
8. Ability to provide leadership and to communicate clearly
9. Experience and ability to work collaboratively with professional staff, fellow artists and youth.
10. Ability to organize, implement, and successfully complete projects in a learning and work environment
11. A curiosity in exploring OCACʼs methodology.
12. Ability to pass Background Check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ü BFA, MA or MFA in related art field/study
ü CPR
ü First Aid
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in collaborative planning, preparation and training before camp with the Art Adventures Director. Create innovative and exciting art curriculum
for campers that is age appropriate and addresses problem solving, creative exploration, engagement and arts learning. Complete proposals, materials
list and weekly lesson plans before program begins. Teach 12-14 campers at a time, in four workshops a day, with attention to individual and group
needs and skill levels. Teach in an outdoor “Tent Studio” with limited storage. Plan and implement a final exhibit or performance on the final day of each
week, called “Art Walk”.
HOURS:
Teaching hours are scheduled between 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a scheduled, unpaid lunch break daily. Days off during the workweek
are not usually possible unless absolutely necessary (i.e.; illness).
Summer Camps Camp run weekly, from June 15 – August 21, 2015. Employment is offered for full weekly session of camp in the Youth Day
Camp (grades 1-5) and the Young Adult (YA!) Camp (Grades 6-8). Employees are expected to work the entirety of each weekly session for
which they are hired. Additionally, this position requires attendance at one camp orientation on June 6, 2015, and all other staff
meetings/orientations as determined by the Camp Director.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHART:
Physical Requirements
Frequency
(Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Never)
Essential to Position
Standing
Hourly
x
Sitting (up to ½ hour)
Hourly
x
Moving About Work Area
Hourly
x
Bending Forward
Daily
x
Climbing Stairs (1 floor or more)
Daily
x
Lifting (# of pounds indicated to right)
Daily (30lb)
x
Lifting Overhead (# of pounds indicated to right)
Weekly (10lb)
x
Carrying Items (# of pounds indicated to right)
Daily (25lb)
x
Keyboard Operation
Never
n/a
Operation of Motor Vehicle
Never
n/a
Clear and Audible Speaking Voice
Hourly
x
Correctable Vision
Hourly
x
Ability to Hear Normal Speech Level
Hourly
x
Operation of Computer Mouse or Track-Ball/Pad
Weekly
n/a
TO APPLICANT:
This chart and document describes the job qualifications that are required for an individual to be awarded, or to maintain the position described. OCAC
reserves the right to amend, modify, or add to either the job qualifications or essential job functions at any time.
If you are unable to perform any one or more of the essential job accountabilities you are not eligible for the job unless you could perform all of them
with reasonable accommodation from the employer. If you believe you could perform all of the essential job accountabilities with reasonable
accommodation, you may request such accommodation from OCAC. You should present your request for reasonable accommodation, accompanied by
a description of how you propose to perform the essential job accountabilities with that accommodation. You will not be excluded as a candidate unless
you feel you cannot, with or without reasonable accommodation, perform all the essential accountabilities of the job.
The listed job accountabilities represent work performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not
preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
To Apply:
Please send your letter of interest, resume and proposal to [email protected].