PT High School Art & Animation Instructor (HS-College Dual Credit Program)

Location

Redmond, WA | United States

Job description

Position: PT High School Art & Animation Instructor (HS-College Dual Credit Program)

Reports to: Michelle Yan, K12 Program Director

DigiPen Academy’s K-12 department seeks an experienced, reliable, and engaging part-time High School Art & Animation Instructor (HS-College Dual Credit Program) to join our instructional team. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team, teaching High-School-aged WANIC students in Redmond, WA. You will be expected to provide educationally engaging instruction tailored to each student's academic goals.

The Washington Network for Innovative Careers (WANIC) is a regional skills center cooperative of select school districts in Northeast King County. WANIC provides advanced-level career and technical education programs based on rigorous academic and industry standards that prepare students for post-secondary education and successful entry into high-skill, high-demand careers.

The DigiPen Academy and WANIC Educational program works, in cooperation with the Lake Washington School District, to provide students with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education in the field of fine art and animation. The program focuses on traditional art skills, including basic drawing, composition, line and value, and perspective drawing. In addition, students are introduced to essential animation skills like character concept and design, basic keyframe animation, motion studies, and 2D and 3D computer animation.

Ideal opportunity for college Adjuncts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching high school students the fundamentals required to enter a Fine Arts degree program at the collegiate level
• Recruiting students from local schools to enroll in the DigiPen WANIC program
• Communicating with parents and school administrators about student progress in DigiPen’s Technology Academy program
• Maintaining all documentation needed for attendance, grading, and state approval
• Helping DigiPen innovate and expand the current curriculum
• Representing DigiPen at local school district events
• Continuing to grow and develop as a teacher

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Intermediate Fine Art and Animation knowledge
• 2+ yrs Production Art and/or Animation industry experience
• Understanding of the Art and Animation development pipeline
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a simplified manner
• A highly motivated, dynamic personality driven by a passion for learning and education
• A service-oriented attitude
• Ability to look at outside-the-box solutions to problems
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic project management skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary

Preferred Skills/Attributes:

• Teaching and/or training experience
• 3+ years of proven production art development
• BA or MA in Fine Art or Art Design or related field or industry experience
• Solid understanding and experience in implementing project-based art
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• WA Teacher Certification

Upon accepting an offer of employment with DigiPen Institute of Technology, prospective employees will receive an invitation for a required background check and 5-panel, non-THC drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

Wage Range:

$25 - $35 per hour

Location: Redmond, WA

Application Due: ASAP

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic freedom are priorities of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as DigiPen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

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