Dear Prospective Teachers, Paid Assistants and Volunteer Assistants,

Thank you for your interest in working with the Columbus Arts Council (CAC)! There are many different programs you can teach and assist here, such as 1^st Saturday Arts for All, A Taste of Art, Spring Theater Camp, Summer Arts Camp, and even a class proposed by you.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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1^st Saturday Arts for All

The first Saturday of selected months the CAC offers Arts for All, an all-inclusive class that offers a new art topic each month for children ages 5-15. Regular hours are from 10 a.m.-Noon.

Arts for All teachers are paid $15.00/hour for 3 hours: 2 hours for teaching and 30 minutes before and after for set-up and clean-up. Volunteer assistant positions are available.

A Taste of Art

The second Tuesday of selected months the CAC offers A Taste of Art, an all-inclusive class that offers a new art topic each month for ages 16 years and older. Regular hours are from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Taste of Art teachers are paid in the same way as teachers who have proposed a class. The CAC, with the input of the teacher, will determine dates, times, the cost of supplies and tuition per student.

Spring Theater Camp

During spring break the CAC offers a 1 week (M-F) Spring Theater Camp from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Students grades 3-8 will learn many aspects of theatre such as basic acting skills, creating set designs, applying stage makeup, and performing in an actual play at the end of the week.

Spring Theater Camp teachers are paid $10.00/hour. Since we may have multiple teachers teaching different classes, the number of hours teachers get paid will depend upon the schedule. Each teacher will also be paid for thirty minutes before and after their designated teaching times for set-up and clean-up. Spring Theater camp assistants are paid $25.00/day. Volunteer assistant positions are also available.

Spring Theater Camp requires a big commitment. Teachers and assistants may be asked to fill out additional forms and attend meetings and training sessions prior to camp.

Summer Arts Camp

During summer break the CAC offers a 2-week (M-F) Summer Arts Camp from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages 5-16 will learn many different art forms such as painting, drawing, dancing, singing, etc.

Summer Arts Camp teachers are paid $10.00/hour. Since we will have multiple teachers teaching different classes, the number of hours teachers get paid will depend upon the schedule. Each teacher will also be paid for thirty minutes before and after their designated teaching times for set-up and clean-up. Summer Arts Camp assistants are paid $25.00/day. Volunteer assistant positions are also available.

Summer Arts Camp requires a big commitment. Teachers and assistants may be asked to fill out additional forms and attend meetings and training sessions prior to camp.

Proposed classes

For proposed classes, teachers can propose the arts subject and the age group they want to teach.

The CAC, with the input of the teacher, will determine dates, times, the cost of supplies and tuition per student.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for a teaching position, you must be at least 18 years of age or older and submit the following:

• A completed General Teacher Application, including 3 references
• A copy of a high school diploma or higher
• If teaching minors: A completed criminal record check form
• If chosen to teach: Lesson plan and supplies list at least 2 weeks prior to date of class.

To be considered for an assistant position, paid or non-paid, please submit the following:

• Paid Assistant/ Volunteer Assistant Application
• If working with minors: A completed criminal record check form

*Both Spring Theater Camp and Summer Arts Camp will require additional forms.

Please submit these forms through email, mail, fax, or in person. Feel free to email or call us if you have any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Disclaimer: In the extreme case of emergency where teachers/assistants can no longer fulfill the responsibility of teaching/assisting for his/her entire class session, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible, no later than 2 weeks prior to class day. Any unprofessional conducts including, but not limited to discriminatory and abusive acts may result in loss of future opportunities for the teacher/assistant at the CAC. The Executive Director has full discretion in this matter and her decision is final.

Thank you,

Johannah A. Owusu

P 662-328-2787

F 662-241-408

[email protected]

www.columbus-arts.org

501 Main Street

P.O. Box 869

Columbus, MS 39703