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.