Secondary School ARTS Technician - Teaching Assistant
Ideal Candidate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
■ Fluent in English;
■ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
■ Knowledge of the Google and Adobe suites;
■ Strong skills in managing schedule independently;
■ Proactive nature, possess organizational skills to maintain efficient, safe and clean
shop/classroom/storage/performance and gallery spaces;
■ Flexible and open minded;
■ Ability to supervise student work;
■ Keen to learn (training will be provided for the use of specific equipment);
■ Experience with handleing musical instruments
■ Basic sewing skills are desired.
QUALIFICATIONS
■ University degree (preferably in Arts or Design) or equivalent certification;
■ No formal teaching certification required but teaching experience desired.
■ Fluent in English;
■ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
■ Knowledge of the Google and Adobe suites;
■ Strong skills in managing schedule independently;
■ Proactive nature, possess organizational skills to maintain efficient, safe and clean
shop/classroom/storage/performance and gallery spaces;
■ Flexible and open minded;
■ Ability to supervise student work;
■ Keen to learn (training will be provided for the use of specific equipment);
■ Experience with handleing musical instruments
■ Basic sewing skills are desired.
QUALIFICATIONS
■ University degree (preferably in Arts or Design) or equivalent certification;
■ No formal teaching certification required but teaching experience desired.
Job Description
Starting Date: August 1st 2024
The Secondary School Arts Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of the Arts curriculum and co-curricular programs. They work in close conjunction with Arts teachers, Theatre Technician, Design Technician and Learning Leaders in order to assist in the functioning of the departments through teaching practice, supporting student work, preparing and maintaining materials, equipment and workspaces.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
■ Liaising with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans;
■ Working with theatre technician on performing arts related events and productions;
■ Working with art machinery to prepare materials;
■ Working with performing arts equipment and instruments to support teaching and learning;
■ Knowledge and experience with instrument maintenance and repairs (tuning drum kits and guitars, changing
strings, etc);
■ Facilitating major instrument repairs with outside contractors;
■ Ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and materials are appropriately stored;
■ Supporting the work of teachers in classes and giving technical advice to staff and students;
■ Working with individual students and supporting them on projects;
■ Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly;
■ Coordinating work to ensure efficient use is made of equipment;
■ Keeping a current inventory and basic maintenance of equipment;
■ Managing displays: helping hanging and taking down student artwork for continuous exhibits, and promotion
materials for the performing arts;
■ Facilitate the purchase of production materials, (utilizing local market resources);
■ Liaison: cultural events relevant to the community;
■ Video recording of events.
The Secondary School Arts Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of the Arts curriculum and co-curricular programs. They work in close conjunction with Arts teachers, Theatre Technician, Design Technician and Learning Leaders in order to assist in the functioning of the departments through teaching practice, supporting student work, preparing and maintaining materials, equipment and workspaces.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
■ Liaising with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans;
■ Working with theatre technician on performing arts related events and productions;
■ Working with art machinery to prepare materials;
■ Working with performing arts equipment and instruments to support teaching and learning;
■ Knowledge and experience with instrument maintenance and repairs (tuning drum kits and guitars, changing
strings, etc);
■ Facilitating major instrument repairs with outside contractors;
■ Ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and materials are appropriately stored;
■ Supporting the work of teachers in classes and giving technical advice to staff and students;
■ Working with individual students and supporting them on projects;
■ Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly;
■ Coordinating work to ensure efficient use is made of equipment;
■ Keeping a current inventory and basic maintenance of equipment;
■ Managing displays: helping hanging and taking down student artwork for continuous exhibits, and promotion
materials for the performing arts;
■ Facilitate the purchase of production materials, (utilizing local market resources);
■ Liaison: cultural events relevant to the community;
■ Video recording of events.
Company Description
AISB was founded in 1962 and is currently Bucharest's largest international school. We are a not-for-profit, independent, secular, co-educational school with many parents participating on the Board of Trustees and its committees. Parents play a very important role in managing and sustaining our school.
Our language of instruction is English and our teaching is based upon the prestigious International Baccalaureate Programme throughout the entire school, from Early Childhood through to Grade 12. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Council of International Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organization accredit our school.
Our language of instruction is English and our teaching is based upon the prestigious International Baccalaureate Programme throughout the entire school, from Early Childhood through to Grade 12. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Council of International Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organization accredit our school.
