Job Description

Job Posting

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

Job Summary:

The position will work in partnership with Principals/Assistant Principals/Teachers to assist multiple campuses in integrating performing arts (music, dance, drama) arts into the curriculum. The successful candidates will have a minimum of three years of related experience. They must have a passion and experience teaching children (PreK 12th Grade) as well as working with adults. They also must have experience integrating arts into curriculum and experience working with community based arts organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct, instructional support, coaching and guidance to teachers integrating the arts within their classrooms and embedded throughout the curriculum(s) and aligns with current classroom standard or learning target.
2. Develop, select, and model lessons that meaningfully integrate the performing arts (music, dance, and drama/theater) as an instructional strategy and incorporate use of arts integration.
3. Provide needed art tools for instruction to students.
4. Collaborate with teachers to develop plans to improve student performance in academic subjects through arts integrations.
5. Assists teachers in developing accommodations and adaptations to ensure full participation of all students.
6. Assists teachers in creating an arts integrated classroom environment that provide for student involvement in the learning process and enables each students to achieve their learning objectives by coaching and guiding teachers.
7. Provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods in arts integration.
8. Participates in and delivers arts integration professional development to families and staff members.
9. Leads the creation and implementation of performances (i.e. Share performances, shows, etc.)
10. Assist in coordination of campus-based artist in residents/art related field trips.
11. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Higher (or equivalent)
• 3 Years experience teaching arts for children
• Prefer experience working with students with disabilities
• Classroom management experience
• Experience coordinating art experiences for students (i.e. coordinating student performances, field trips, etc.)
• Prefer proficiency in at least one musical instrument/experience teaching musical instruments to children

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