Employment

Staff/Teaching Artists - We are in search of after school staff and teaching artists.  After School hours are 2-6pm Monday - Wednesday and Friday and 12:15 - 6pm on Thursday's. Having your own form of transportation helps but is not necessary. 
Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children, elementary age preferred.
• Background in visual art, music, drama/theater or dance preferred but not necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First aid and Bloodborne Pathogens or acquire within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass background check
• Must be able to follow a deadline and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and day to day operations.
• Ability to think on your feet, be innovative and keep students engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Plan lessons/projects for students and efficiently execute lessons.
• Be able to lead/instruct and manage a large group of elementary aged children.
• Appropriately to deal with conflict and behavior management with children.
• Develop a positive relationship with each student and their families.
• Maintain a clean, safe and productive environment for children to express themselves and promote creative development.
• Maintain a good relationship with staff and teaching artists.
• Pick up children from assigned locations on time.
• Communicate frequently with Program Director about needs, supplies, behavior issues, safety concerns, or any questions.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, school events and parent nights as required.
• Appropriately represent Gabriel’s Art Kids and it’s image to the public.
• Serve as a stable, genuine and appropriate role model and facilitator.​

If you are interested in teaching at Gabriel's Art Kids please contact us with a resume and 3 personal and/or professional references along with a portfolio of your work. 

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Substitute Teachers - Currently we are seeking Substitutes to add to our pool. The substitute shall assist the classroom staff in implementing a structured classroom on an as needed basis. The substitute shall be responsible for aiding the teacher in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine, leading activities, ensuring safety, security and supervision of students. 

Position Requirements 
A.A. in human services or early childhood education with prior experience with preschool age children; or High School Diploma with prior experience with preschool age children in a licensed childcare center, or a substitute certificate from one of the local school systems.
Dependable character and personal qualities as verified through interviews and reference checks, including law enforcement authorities.
Requires strenuous activity at times. 
Ability to pass a background check. 

If you are interested please fill out an application and submit it to:

Gabriel's Art Kids
Substitute Pool
2215 D St
Bellingham, WA 98225
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