BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #  22-478a                                     
SUMMER  2023
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR THE ARTS
MURAL MANIA; SPOKEN WORD; SONG & STAGE
APRIL 12, 2023     

NOTICE OF POSITION       

POSITION:

The Superintendent, Dr.Tonja M.Williams, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
                          

 SUMMER ENRICHMENT 2023
ARTS CAMP TEACHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

Dates: July 10 - August 11, 2023
Time: 8:45 am – 12:15 pm
Location: #76
  (Subject to change according to needs of the district)

SEE DATES FOR  PROGRAM:

Teachers – PD/Setup July 6-7 
Students – 7/10-8/11
Grading/cleanup – 8 /14


APPLICATION:

Candidates must complete an online application form located at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application.  (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.)  If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a New York State certification in Art Education, Music Education, Dance Education or Theater Education and be currently employed with the Buffalo Public Schools. 
 

DUTIES:
 

ARTS CAMP DIRECTOR: Arts Teacher (1) will work directly with the Director of Arts to ensure that all logistical and safety matters are properly attended to. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: management of program schedule; maintenance of all related records including attendance; organize field trips and navigate bus routes; inform families of field trips and other arts camp events via email and written form (fliers); collect permission slips and maintain safety travel binder with all contact information; ensure breakfasts and lunches are distributed; organize the final community event with the arts enrichment staff; maintain positive relationships between all parties; ensure the overall emotional and physical safety of students; family outreach to the fullest extent possible whenever necessary; communicate successes and challenges with Director of Arts.

MURAL MANIA: Arts Teachers (1) will work directly with the Director of Arts and contracted mural artist, to support collaborative work between student-muralists (grades 6-12) in the development of the final mural installation (site to be determined) . Responsibilities include but are not limited to: implementation of program schedule; preparation of materials and resources; support muralist and students in development of concept; maintain positive relationships between all parties; and ensure the overall emotional and physical safety of students.

 

STAGE & SONG: Arts Teachers (2) will work directly with the Director of Arts and contracted musical theater artist, to support collaborative work between student-actors/singers (grades 6-12) in the development of a free community musical theater outdoor performance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: implementation of program schedule, preparation of materials and resources; support musical theater artist and students in skill development of choreography; acting and singing; maintain positive relationships between all parties; and ensure the overall emotional and physical safety of students.
 

WOKE WORDS: Arts Teacher (1) will work directly with the Director of Arts and contracted writing artist/poet, to support collaborative and independent work between student-poets (grades 6-12) in the development of a culminating spoken word event. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: implementation of program schedule; preparation of materials and resources; support writing artist and students in development of concept; maintain positive relationships between all parties; and ensure the overall emotional and physical safety of students.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials and evaluation of service.  Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate. Up to five (5) arts teachers will be selected, one (1) for director, one (1) for Woke Words, one (1) for Mural Mania, and two (2) for Stage & Song.
 

SALARY:  Hourly rate 3.5 hours

FUND #:      Pending Funding

 FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:    UNTIL FILLED

DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human