AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

*Employer:* Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

*Position:* HOLA Teaching Artist

*Hours:* 4 hours per week (two weekly one hour classes)

*Start Date:* January 9, 2011* *

*How to Apply:* email resumes and cover letters to nhernandez@heartofla.org
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*Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional
programs in academics, arts and athletics within a nurturing environment,
empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and
strengthen their communities.*

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*Position Summary:*
HOLA’s Teaching Artist is responsible for visual arts instruction to HOLA
youth between the ages of 6-19. The functions include curriculum planning,
in class instruction, prep and clean-up for each class, and mentoring youth.
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*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

- Create and implement class syllabus
- Provide exceptional art instruction
- Act as a mentor and role model for students, parents, and peers as an
artist, teacher and citizen
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for HOLA youth
- Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the HOLA Art Studio
- Teach Summer Art Program
- Work collaboratively with HOLA Visual Art staff in the studio and on
special projects.

*Qualifications:*

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
- Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
- Experience working with youth
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude, flexible mindset
- A strong desire to interface with youth
- College degree in a related field
- MFA or MA in art or art education is a plus
- Acts ethically, responsibly and with utmost integrity
- Passion for teaching and learning

HOLA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic
origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or
veteran status.

from LA Culture Net