The Atelierista usually has a background in visual arts, music or computer science. The role entails supporting children’s creativity and learning, assisting children in introducing different ways to express themselves. The Atelierista works with children and staff members in the atelier to provide experiences and provocations for the children. The Atelierista is not only an art / technology teacher but also contributes to the projects in many ways, considering teachers and students their internal customers in the process of knowledge construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES           

• Request materials for the month
• Follow the curriculum guidelines and teach the lesson plans in the curriculum ensuring that there is a broad range of creative experiences available for the children at all times
• Provide a stimulating environment for children and staff to work on long-term projects and providing a wide range of materials giving children the opportunity to express themselves through as many “languages” as possible
• Assist Director in developing staff awareness of working with children to encourage their learning through creative expression, individually, and as part of a group
• Developing staff understanding of the documentation process
• Providing training for other staff and monitoring their progress on an ongoing basis
• Producing documentation boards
• Encourage children to experiment in creative ways and to innovate
• Nurture kids’ excitement for discovery and help them make connections between what they know and could know
• Encourage teachers and students to learn in new ways nurturing their identity of the next generation of learners
• Assist teachers and students in preparing the PBL presentation for the parents
• Teach our art, technology and Music classes to students
• Take pictures of school events

QUALIFICATIONS             

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma required
• Experience in art and with materials
• Experience working in educational setting (preferred)
• Skilled in MAC programs, video, photography and editing programs