On-Call Art Instructor
- Employer
- Skidmore College
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts, Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The hours will vary from 3-15 hours per week, depending on how busy the season is.
Start Date (For temporary positions only) End Date (For temporary positions only) Position Band/Level Temp-Hourly Pay Range Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? Ad Text Job SummaryOn-Call Art Instructors will deliver Tang K-12 school tours and art activities, as well as visits to the classroom for projects related to work currently on exhibit in the Museum. They will also deliver Library programs for after-school and summer programming. They will lead Family Saturday programs, both the discussion in the gallery and the hands-on-art making part of the program. They will be trained in Visual Thinking Strategies, be educated about current and upcoming exhibitions, and trained to lead the related hands-on component/art project.
In addition, they may be called upon, at times, to organize library visits (write and mail letters, make appointments by phone or email, as well as making the visits); organize Family Saturdays (develop and schedule programs; make prototypes; advertise; manage sign ups; lead the programs).
Minimum QualificationsThe person filling this position should have experience with children and should like working with children, be energetic, and interested in doing a variety of tasks. Basic computer skills necessary.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only) EEO StatementSkidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.
Documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800
Posting Information Posting Date Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1483 Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- New York State Department of Labor
- Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Saratogian
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- Skidmore Website
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Organization
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates—approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.
A great education is all about putting academic theory and creative expression into practice. That’s what our founder, Lucy Skidmore Scribner, believed. Skidmore’s not an ivory tower. Never has been. Never will be. It’s a place where faculty and students work together, then figure out how to use what they’ve learned to make a difference in the world. This practical focus often leads to cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, where students carry multiple majors, student-faculty research is common, and internships and community service are standard. It also leads to interesting and unusual combinations of activities, frequently woven into an intellectual passion.
If this kind of experience resonates with you, why not take a closer look at Skidmore?
Skidmore College is located in the historic resort community of Saratoga Springs, New York. Set in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Saratoga is located about 30 minutes north of Albany, the state capital.
Saratoga is a small, cosmopolitan city of 30,000, noted for its Victorian heritage, famed spas, and thoroughbred horse racing. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a site of top rock, jazz, and pop performances as well as the summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Saratoga is a three-and-one-half-hour drive, train ride, or bus trip from New York City, Boston, or Montreal.
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