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Hiring educators for after school Visual Arts classes in Oakland. This job is 3.25 hours a week on Fridays from 1:15-4:30 pm. Contract is late April - mid May. Site is not accessible by public transportation. Who we are: A-Z Creativity is an arts education organization that specializes in fostering intentional creativity in children through engagement and exploration in the visual arts. Our classes build confidence and inspire children by intentionally teaching material skills and creating an environment that allows for open-ended exploration and problem solving. Responsibilities Include: -Maintaining material bins (stored on-site) -Teaching pre-written open-ended visual arts curriculum to children ages 5-9 (up to 10 children) -Maintaining child safety and classroom management Requirements: -Experience sewing -Be able to pass a background check & TB test -Experience working with children -Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand and walk for 2 hours, bend, kneel, sit, or crouch. What we provide: -Materials and supplies -Short videos on technical instruction/ demonstrations to equip you, the teacher, with the knowledge you need to be successful -Guided curriculum that scaffolds student learning while allowing for choice -Flexibility within the curriculum that allows you, the teacher, to make decisions that are best for the students and the class