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AFTERSCHOOL  TEACHING  ARTISTS  NEEDED!   A.G. GASTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB & BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

FOR  SPECIALIZED  AREAS:   PERFORMING  ARTS:  DANCE,  VOCAL  MUSIC,  DRAMA/THEATER,  MUSIC  (DRUMMING),  MARTIAL  ARTS,  VISUAL  ARTS  

 HOURLY  WAGE:      $20-­‐  $25  Per  Hour   LOCATION:  Assigned  to  an  Elementary  or  Middle  school  in  the  

Birmingham  City  School  District  

DAYS:    TIME:  

Monday  -­‐Thursday    Between  3:00-­‐5:30  P;    1-­‐  hour  class  length

CLASSIFICATION:  This  position  is  classified  as  a  part  time/seasonal  position  and  is  not  eligible  for  health  benefits  or  paid  leave.  This  position  is  an  at-­‐will  position  with  a  Independent  Contractor  Agreement/Contract.

  CONTRACT  LENGTH:    JAN  –  MAY  2016  

SPECIALIZED  AREAS:     Performing  &  Visual  Arts;  Martial  Arts.  Please  clearly  indicate  your  area  of  interest  on  the  application  form  and  describe/detail  your  skill  set  in  area.  

 DUTIES:       This   position   is   responsible   for   instructing   and   mentoring   youth,   ages   7    -­‐12   years,   for  1  hr/  4-­‐days  per  week;   demonstrating  ongoing   support   and   encouragement   in   learning  and   self-­‐expression  through  age  appropriate  activities.     Duties  include  developing  daily  program  lesson  plans,  while  demonstrating  strong  communication  and  leadership  skills  with  Youth  and  staff.    Other  duties  as  assigned.  

 

MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience  and/or  formal  education  in  area  of  instruction  (please  clearly  indicate  this  in  your  application  form):  o Performing  and  Visual  Arts  –  music,  dance,  drama,  percussion  drums,  painting,  step-­‐team,  knitting,  drawing.  o Martial  Arts–  Karate,  Taekwondo,  Capoeira  Must  enjoy  working  with  youth  ages  7    -­‐12  years  of  age.  Previous  experience  working  with  urban  Youth  preferred.  Must  have  strong  leadership  and  classroom  management  skills.  Must  be  at  least  17  years  of  age  (age  21  preferred).  Must  have  the  ability  to  attend  monthly  staff  and  professional  development  meetings.  Must  have  the  ability  to  work  independently  and  with  little  direction.  Must  have  good  communication  and  organizational  skills.  Must  be  timely,  reliable  and  dependable.  

   

LICENSE  &  OTHER  REQUIREMENTS:  Current  valid  First  Aid  and  CPR  Card  preferred.  Employment  is  subject  to  a   Background  Check  Job  applicants  must  be  able  to  prove  authorization  to  work  in  the  United  States  at  the  time  of  a  job  offer  as  required  by  the  1986  Federal  Immigration  Reform  and  Control  Act.   Documentation  establishing  authorization  to  work  may  include  a  Social  Security  Card,  picture  ID  and/or  other  approved  documentation.  

   

PHYSICAL  DEMANDS:     Agility   to   perform  activities   in   assigned  area.     Sight   to   prepare  written  or   typed   recreational  and   leisure   program   material   and   monitor   activities.       Hearing   and   speaking   to   conduct   classes   and   exchange  information.  

     

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               APPLICATION  PROCESS:  Applicants  must  submit  an  official  completed  and  signed  application  form  (online  option  available).  Resumes  received  without the required application  form  will  not  be  accepted.  Applications  can  be  submitted  online  or  obtained  at  the  A.G.Gaston  Boys  &  Girls  Club  building  located  at  2900  S  Park  Dr  SW,  Birmingham,  AL  35211.  Please  do  not  fax  or  email  applications.

 Accommodation  to  participate  in  the  job  application  and/or  selection  process  for  employment  will  be  made  upon  request  with  reasonable  notice.   Please  contact  AREA  Birmingham  (the  managing  Arts  &  Enrichment  Organization)  via  email  only  at  Retha@myAREAatlanta.com  

 

SELECTION  PROCESS:  Those  applicants  showing  evidence  of  meeting  the  minimum  qualifications  and  appraisal  of  experience  and  training  may  be  scheduled  for  further  review.It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  applicant  to  supply  sufficient  information  and  detail  to  permit  AREA  Birmingham  to  properly  evaluate  their  qualifications  and  abilities  as  they  relate  to  the  position.  

 EQUAL  OPPORTUNITY:  All  qualified  persons  will  be  considered  for  employment  without  regard  to  race,  color,  religion,  sex,  national  origin,  age,  sexual  orientation,  political  affiliation,  disability  or  any  other  merit  factor.  

 

GENERAL  INFORMATION:  Please  clearly  indicate  the  position  that  you  are  applying  for  on  the  application  form.   Your  application  will  be  forwarded  to  the  appropriate  hiring  supervisor  for  the  position.   It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  applicant  to  supply  sufficient  information  and  detail  to  permit  a  proper  evaluation  of  your  qualifications  and  ability  as  they  relate  to  the  position.  

 A  completed  and  signed  application  form  is  required.   A  response  of  "see  resume"  will  not  be  considered  an  adequate  response  and  may  eliminate  you  from  the  process.   You  may  attach  a  resume,  however,  it  is  not  required.   The  information  from  your  resumes  will  not  be  used  to  determine  if  minimum  qualifications  are  met.  All  qualifying  information  must  appear  on  the  application  form.  

 It  is  your  responsibility  to  make  copies  of  your  application  and/or  resume  if  needed.   AREA  Birmingham  will  not  return  or  make  copies  of  any  items  supplied  for  the  application  process.  

 

AREA  Birmingham,  A.G.  Gaston  Boys  &  Girls  Club,  and  Birmingham  City  Schools  is  a  drug  and  alcohol  free      

   workplace.    All  positions  are  at-­‐will  positions.  

 NOTE:  THE  PROVISIONS  OF  THIS  APPLICATION  DO  NOT  CONSTITUTE  AN  EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED  CONTRACT.  PROVISION  CONTAINED  HEREIN  MAY  BE  MODIFIED  AND/OR  REVOKED  WITHOUT  NOTICE.  

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APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACT WORKER Instructors | Teaching Artists

 Last Name First Name Middle Initial Social Security Number:

Street Address City/State Zip Code Phone Number:

If hired, can you provide evidence of legal eligibility to work in the U.S.?

 

Position Desired: Wage/Salary Desired: Full Time? Part Time?

 Date you can begin work? Are you 18 years of age or older? If under 18 years of age, you will be

required to submit a birth certificate or work certificate as required by state or federal law.

 

Name of high school attended: City & State Graduate? GED?  

Name of college or technical school: City & State Graduate? Degree? Major:

         Are you presently enrolled in school?

If yes, give name & address of school and expected degree date:

 List any job-related skills, accomplishments, a:nd/or experiences:

List any schools and/or Arts Centers you are currently instructing for?

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- Your Availability For Work -

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday From:              

To:              Total hours per week you are available to work:

Do you have any special requests or needs for a work schedule?

 

- Give Three References That Are Not Former Employers Who We May Contact - Name and Occupation How do you know them, and for how long? Phone Number                  

 Your Employment History List names of employers with present or last employer listed first.

 Name of Employer: Job Title:

Duties: Address: Dates of Employment:

From: To: City, State, Zip Code Hourly pay or salary:

Starting pay: Ending pay: Supervisor: Telephone:

Reason for Leaving:

   

Name of Employer: Job Title: Duties:

Address: Dates of Employment: From: To:

City, State, Zip Code Hourly pay or salary: Starting pay: Ending pay:

Supervisor: Telephone:

Reason for Leaving:

   

Name of Employer: Job Title: Duties:

Address: Dates of Employment: From: To:

City, State, Zip Code Hourly pay or salary: Starting pay: Ending pay:

Supervisor: Telephone:

Reason for Leaving:

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CAREFULLY READ EACH STATEMENT BEFORE SIGNING AT THE BOTTOM  I certify that all of the information provided in this employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application, including a criminal background check. I understand that any false or incomplete information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my immediate discharge if discovered at a later date.  I understand and acknowledge that unless otherwise defined by applicable law or written agreement with AREA, any employment relationship with AREA is considered “employment at will.” This means the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. I also understand that any sub contractual relationship with AREA is considered an “independent contractor. This means the Independent Contractor is under a contractual agreement for a specific period of time and/or project.  I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application and also authorize any person, school, current employer, past employers, and other organizations to provide information concerning my previous employment and other relevant information that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements.  I have read, understand, and agree to the above statements.  Signature:

 

 Date:

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