Academy of Creative Technology, Antelope Valley

Academy of Creative Technology, Antelope Valley

Artist in Residence

Palmdale, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingMentoring

About the role

  • The Academy of Creative Technologies, Antelope Valley is a Media and Technology Charter School in Antelope Valley, California for K-12 grades.
  • This position is ideal for a practicing artist-educator with a passion for youth engagement and arts integration in education.
  • Serve as a mentor and artistic coach for learners engaged in visual, performing, or digital arts projects.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with facilitators to infuse creative practices into core curriculum across grade levels and subjects.
  • Support exhibitions, showcases, and performances that celebrate student work and artistic achievement.
  • Cultural Enrichment & Community Building Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and creative school culture by modeling artistic expression, collaboration, and cultural awareness.
  • Lead arts-based events, community outreach, or enrichment activities that enhance school identity and engage families and stakeholders.
  • Professional Collaboration Partner with instructional leaders and Care Team members to support learners' personal, academic, and creative development.
  • Contribute to the design of performance-based assessments that measure both academic and artistic growth.
  • Attend and support campus events, exhibitions, and special programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Benefits

  • Exempt Position Overview The Artist in Residence at the Academy of Creative Technologies - Antelope Valley plays a vital role in integrating the arts into our project-based learning (PBL) environment.
  • Duties and Responsibilities Creative Instruction & Integration Design and implement interdisciplinary art-based workshops and residencies that align with schoolwide project-based learning goals.
  • Program Development & Leadership Assist with the development of an arts integration framework that supports standards-aligned, equity-centered instruction.
  • Collect documentation and student work samples for exhibitions, portfolios, and assessments of learning through the arts.
  • Maintain professional competence through ongoing participation in artistic practice and educational professional development.
  • Foster an entrepreneurial spirit in learners and staff by promoting innovation, curiosity, and experimentation.
  • Participate in all-school activities and support the mission, vision, and values of ACT-AV in every aspect of the role.
  • Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Digital Media, Music, Theater, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred).

Equal opportunity

  • Employer Academy of Creative Technologies - Antelope Valley is committed to equity, inclusion, and celebrating diversity.
  • We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from traditionally underrepresented communities in the arts and education sectors.

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