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Tour with Creative Action DURING THE DAY in our in-school, touring interactive performance residency programs that visit Central Texas school districts! 

WHO WE ARE

Creative Action is a nationally-recognized creative youth development organization in Austin, TX. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts to activate the academic, social, and emotional development of young people. 

The School-Based Department at Creative Action creates shared arts experiences that build community, connection and capacity for change in schools and learning communities. Our highly trained teaching artists deliver joyful, multi-disciplinary and multi-session arts experiences that build “4C” students – courageous allies, critical thinkers, creative artists and confident leaders. Our programs cultivate critical Social Emotional Learning and 21st Century Skills as young people respond to real world problems through the arts.

WHO WE WANT

BRAVE SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTISTS

For the 2022-23 school-year, Creative Action’s School-Based department is seeking Teaching Artists to deliver exciting, pre-written, interactive drama-based programs IN-PERSON, in the classroom for Kindergarten through 5th grades. We are seeking Teaching Artists with deep respect for and curiosity about diverse young people’s ideas, commitment to social justice, and passion for Creative Action’s values (Dream Big, Create Community, Stand Up, Strive for Excellence and Have Fun!).

Native Spanish speakers, people of color, and applicants with Theatre of the Oppressed and/or Theatre in Education experience are strongly encouraged to apply.  A teaching or arts degree is not required.  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly rate starting at $20.00-22.00, depending on experience
• Ongoing training and support
• Access to regular Teaching Artist training through Creative Action

BRAVE SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTISTS WILL:

• Travel to schools and classrooms in Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Round Rock and Eanes School Districts as necessary to deliver programs (after rehearsal and training period with full-time staff) beginning in Sept. 2022 – April 2023. 
• Train and rehearse on programs in Aug/Sept. 2022. 
• Be available for programming between 7:30am – 1:00pm, Monday-Thursday 
• Perform and teach in English and in Spanish (for some programs) 
• Have reliable transportation or personal vehicle 
• Arrive punctually and reliably 
• Respond in a timely fashion to electronic communications

TO APPLY

Fill out this Google Form.

Submit your resume through the Google Form.

If you have any questions or needs, please contact Lynn Hoare at lynn@creativeaction.org or Ligia Gonzalez at ligia@creativeaction.org

Interested in after-school work as well?  See our various job postings here.

All employees are subject to a background check and must successfully pass before being considered for employment. Some jobs may require additional licensing such as fingerprinting and CPR/First Aid certification.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking organization.

We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA2+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.

TEACHING ARTIST: SPARK SCHOOLS THEATRE

WHO WE ARE

Creative Action is a nationally-recognized creative youth development organization in Austin, TX. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts to activate the academic, social, and emotional development of young people.

In our Spark Schools programs, we work in deep, multi-year partnerships with select schools to cultivate joy, belonging, and learning that is personally and culturally relevant through the arts. Since 2015 we have partnered with Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Austin ISD’s only Media and Performing Arts Institute and magnet Elementary School. Central to this partnership are our Arts Integration Collaboration classes that pair Campbell teachers with Creative Action Teaching Artists to teach academic skills and content through theatre and digital media arts.

SPARK SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTIST AT L.L CAMPBELL WILL:

• Teach Theatre or Digital Media classes in grades PreK – 5 for 10 weeks each semester between the hours of 8am-2pm, Monday – Thursday (programming will not last the entire day but is scheduled within these hours).
•  Be available for orientation and training Aug. 8-12th, and ongoing training from Aug. 15-Sept. 12th. 
• Start classes Sept. 19, 2022 for the fall and Jan. 30, 2023 for the spring.
• Use theatre or digital media arts to make learning academic skills and content—literacy, math, social studies, science—fun, exciting, and personally and culturally relevant. 
• Support student participation in two end-of-semester Final Showcases. 
• Meet requirements and maintain compliance with fingerprinting and background checks 
• Attend all required training/meetings throughout the year, including all Creative Action trainings and orientations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly rate starting at $20.00-22.00, based on experience 
• Access to regular Teaching Artist trainings through Creative Action

TO APPLY

Fill out this Google Form.

Submit your resume through the Google Form.

If you have any questions or needs, please contact Jules Beesley at Jules@creativeaction.org 

Interested in after-school work as well?  See our various job postings here.

All employees are subject to a background check and must successfully pass before being considered for employment. Some jobs may require additional licensing such as fingerprinting and CPR/First Aid certification.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking organization.

We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA2+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.

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Position: Teaching Artist
Reports to: Site Coordinator/Artistic Associate 

WHO WE ARE
Creative Action is a nationally-recognized youth arts education organization in Austin, Texas. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts to activate the academic, social and emotional development of young people. Through interactive classroom performances, after school residencies, and community-based programs, our team of professional teaching artists inspire youth to be creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers and confident leaders in their communities.   

WHO WE WANT
We’re looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented and proactive person who is passionate about working with young people. This position requires someone who has a growth mindset, can-do attitude and is a creative problem solver. Applicants must have flexibility, excellent organization and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster creativity, collaboration and communication. This person must be able to anticipate challenges, set positive intentions, build trust and inspire community. We seek someone who is committed to youth development and believes that all people deserve equal opportunities and are valued for their unique life experience. This position includes a pathway to leadership in the OST Department, through learning more about site management and logistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
A Teaching Artist is an integral member of the Out of School Time (OST) site based team. This person works closely with a campus Site Coordinator and Artistic Associate to provide daily enrichment, snacks and class for a cohort of students.This person is responsible for preparing daily lessons.  Additional responsibilities include creating unit Plan, following Creative Action teaching pedagogy, classroom management,  supply maintenance and ordering and safety for their assigned class(es).

• Regular duties occur from 2:30pm-6pm Monday-Friday when school is in session. This position includes the potential for additional hours of work for Day, Spring Break and Summer work as well. 

  Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent and timely communication with CA staff and other program staff for your campus and follow all required staff sign in/out procedures when on campus as well as maintain any required paperwork on site.
• Maintain compliance with fingerprinting and background checks, as well as current CPR/First Aid certification
• Attend all required training/meetings throughout the year, including Creative Action training, arts cohort training, online DFPS training, and any training/orientation for your campus program as scheduled
• Support Creative Action’s Out of School Time events as scheduled
• Support assessment and evaluation efforts for OST programs 
• Other duties as assigned

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching Artists will be responsible for implementing/and or supervising additional safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for all staff and students in our in-person programs.  This may include  working with the individual school districts and their specific COVID-19 procedures.  Creative Action monitors Austin-Travis County and CDC recommendations for COVID-19. Building protocols are implemented and regularly updated to ensure each employee’s health and wellbeing.   All staff are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot as soon as they are eligible. If you are unable to receive the vaccine for health, religious, or personal reasons, staff have the option to complete an exemption form for review.   

WHAT WE OFFER
Starting at $20 an hour

• Training opportunities, and pathway to leadership opportunities within the Organization. 
• Potential financial bonuses at the end of each semester.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the Arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward thinking organization. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color. We provide reasonable accommodations for interviews and service for any and all individuals with a permanent or temporary disability.

TO APPLY 
Take some time to familiarize yourself with our organization, what we do, and what we believe in. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, complete our Teaching Artist Application Form. 

Creative Action is hiring part time Program Assistants for the 2023-24 school year. Program Assistants are an essential part of our afterschool program and contribute to our vibrant and supportive program environment.  This role is responsible for supporting the Site Coordinator and Teaching Artists by monitoring students during program transitions, supporting snack and outdoor play. 

WHO WE WANT

We’re looking for people who enjoy being positive role models to young people and want to be part of a fun, active, arts-rich program in which youth develop their creativity, confidence and critical thinking skills.  This position is for someone who enjoys working alongside elementary-aged youth, wants to have fun and has a friendly personality, has a can-do attitude and collaborative spirit, and is a reliable team player. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Program Assistant is an integral member of the Out of School Time (OST) department. This person works closely with the Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator on campus. This person is responsible for supporting leadership staff and helping to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in PreK-5th grade.  Regular duties occur from 2:30-6pm Monday through Friday when school is in session.  

Programming Support

• Support and monitor students during homework time, snack, and outdoor play;
• Support staff with monitoring students during program transitions; 
• Retrieve students from classrooms during parent pick up times;
• Support sign students in and out of the program; 
• Collaborate with the team for special projects and events;
• Help with setting up and breaking down programming supplies; and
• Assist with cleaning program spaces.

Implement Best Practices

• Participate in required ongoing staff development;
• Uphold regular communication with program partners and administrators, campus staff, parents, and other stakeholders; and
• Participate in Creative Action’s social justice efforts toward anti-racism and inclusive practices.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma
• Must be able to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting for HHS state licensing and school districts
• Maintain HHS state licensing certification requirements, mandatory training, and minimum required annual training hours
• Willing to obtain required CPR & First-aid certification prior to start date (paid for by Creative Action)
• Transportation essential–travel expected to and from the program site 
• General availability from 2:30-6pm Monday-Friday 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within an after school program with elementary aged youth
• Experience working in a licensed childcare environment

• Comfortable working with neurodiverse students, and students from various backgrounds
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply

WHAT WE OFFER

Starting at $16 an hour

Pre-service training provided as well as regular paid training throughout the year. Training is paid at $15/hr.

TO APPLY 

Take some time to familiarize yourself with our organization, what we do, and what we believe in. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, please email your resume to our Indeed Job Posting. 

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

**Please be advised that Creative Action has a COVID vaccine mandate policy. ALL employees must either be fully vaccinated and boosted or commit to weekly testing. Masks are worn in the building during times of high transmission rates and at the discretion of the employer. We adhere to social distancing, hand-washing and good personal hygiene. We keep our building well-ventilated at all times. Creative Action monitors Austin-Travis County and CDC recommendations for COVID-19. Building protocols are implemented and regularly updated to ensure our employee’s safety, health and well-being.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the Arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.