Visual Arts Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Art Assistant position’s purpose is to support and assist the Fine Arts visual arts teachers and the department as a whole.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Visual Arts Teachers

• Matting/framing/trimming projects

• Working as a classroom assistant during specific lower school class periods

  • Maintaining a safe and calm atmosphere
  • Taking lower school students to their classrooms as needed
  • Assisting the lead teacher with handing out supplies, providing support, and engaging with the students
  • Providing support to the teachers during special Fine Arts events such as measuring and cutting mats for projects

• Keeping clean/maintaining the art storage room

• Monitoring and communicating with teachers on supplies that are received for storage (mat board and paper amounts etc)

• Gathering papers/supplies from teachers' mailboxes in the office and delivering them to the appropriate teacher

• Assisting with organizing supplies/cabinets in teacher rooms to help with maintaining an orderly atmosphere and support with the supplies inventory

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover classrooms/class periods for teachers (bathroom breaks/emergencies etc) on an as-needed basis and directed by the Co-Directors of Fine Arts

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree is preferred but not required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Highly organized
• Technologically savvy
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/ flexibility
• General knowledge of the visual arts is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of ruler and able to assess measurements
• Ability to cut and glue with precision

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Fine Arts (Visual Arts) classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light lifting of supply boxes on occasion (that can be moved via rolling cart)
• Lifting and transporting small supplies to classrooms
• Walking to various parts of the campus
• Prolonged standing/ sitting
• Stooping and/or kneeling

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

• Yearly bonuses

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Supplemental Insurance plans available

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs

• Free Continuing Education available

• This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

OTHER

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.