UMO School of Physical Arts Youth Aerial Instructional Specialist

UMO School of Physical Arts
Youth Aerial Instructional Specialist
Open Space for Arts & Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit where creativity and
community come together to inspire, connect, and transform. At Open Space,
we embody the spirit of YES!, enthusiastically encouraging innovation and
artistic expression. More than a physical location, we are a dynamic, energetic
hub of creativity, embracing both artists and the community with open arms.
Our vibrant space is home to a variety of programs, events, and classes, all led
by a team passionate about providing memorably extraordinary experiences.
Our mission: Open Space for Arts & Community is where Vashon gathers to
celebrate the unbreakable bond between arts and community. We co-create
extraordinary artistic, community-building experiences that enrich and
inspire all involved.
The UMO School of Physical Arts is a program of Open Space offering classes
in aerial, acro gymnastics, parkour, skateboarding, and Jiu Jitsu. UMO School
serves over 160 students youth through adults throughout the year with
performances in the winter and spring.The UMO School of Physical Arts seeks to inspire creative possibility and recognize students’ creative force by giving them a safe place to learn and a variety of tools based on UMO Ensemble’s dynamic physical theatre.
Open Space seeks an UMO School Youth Aerial Instructional Specialist with
excellent communication skills and performance or teaching experience in the
physical art discipline of aerial. The UMO School Youth Aerial Instructional
Specialist reports to the UMO Program Manager and is enthusiastic about
implementing a progressive aerial program working with and teaching youth.
The UMO School Youth Aerial Instructional Specialist teaches aerial classes,
throughout the class week with levels ranging from introductory through advanced (ages 5-18)
while abiding by the principles of the UMO School of Physical Arts.
Primary Job Duties
● Lead safe, level-appropriate classes that cater to the students in the
room
● Teach classes following the level of progressions laid out in the UMO
School curriculum.
● Rig/de-rig your classes and set up/strike any additional needed
equipment
● Assess student achievements and needs
● Provide supervisor with skill assessment for each student and discuss
advancement or adjustment plans for each student.
● Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction
● Available to teach classes during UMO School hours 3-7:15pm Monday - Thursday, and work occasional weekends (4-6 per year) for UMO School productions
● Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
● Embrace the missions, vision, core competencies, and values of Open
Space for Arts & Community and UMO School of Physical Arts
● Aerial Teacher Training/Certification strongly preferred
● Ability to demonstrate proper techniques
● Excellent customer service skills, both internal and external
● Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
● Experience working with children and young people.
● Group classroom management skills
● Experienced/comfortable teaching all levels of students, beginning through
advanced
● Punctual and reliable.
● Schedule flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events
● Must be a legal resident of Washington State
Hours/Compensation
This is a non-exempt regular part-time position: 4-15 hours/week
$40-$60/hr DOE
Benefits include: paid planning time, open studio access times for training and personal rehearsals
Open Space for Arts & Community is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability,
pregnancy, maternity, marriage, civil partnership, citizenship, disability, or
any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No