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The course will be taught on Usdan’s campus in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY.  \nPOSITIONS AVAILABLE:  \n− Art and Design: Filmmaking, Video Game Design, Lego, Early Childhood Art, Photography, Comic Art, Painting People, Fiber Arts, Narrative Art, Sculpture.  \n− Music: Clarinet, Violin, Piano, Guitar, Guitar/Ukulele, Low Brass (Trombone, Baritone, Tuba), Bassoon, Early Childhood Music/ORFF, Alto Saxophone, Elementary age Choral Conductor, Middle and High School age Orchestra Conductor.  \n− Dance: Tap, Contemporary Hip Hop.  \n− Recreation: Yoga, Games Hoops and Nets, Quidditch.  \n− Nature.  \n− Creative Writing.  \nTRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:  \nTeachers will be passionate artists and educators with a focus growing and learning. They will seek rigorous exploration of ideas, have a willingness to try new things, and be open to and interested in feedback. They will work enthusiastically with children, with an understanding of their needs both individually and in the modern world. Usdan teachers will be flexible both in and out ofthe classroom and interested in collaboration with Usdan’s faculty within and across disciplines. They will be authentic, reliable, respectful, thoughtful, and organized.  \nROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  \n− Work with the Department Chair and/or with the Administrative staff to set goals for the class and plan the student experience.  \n− Submit course plans prior to the start of camp.  \n− Work with administrative staff to order supplies and materials  \n− Prepare and organize the setup of the studio.  \n− Teach four hours per day and prepare for each class.  \n− Supervise students at daily assemblies and in passing periods.  \n− Attend department and staff meetings and trainings as required.  \n− Prepare for exhibitions and performances, when relevant.  \n− Lead or attend one 1-hour professional development workshop after camp hours.  \n− Have student safety as a top priority at all times.  \n− Create a joyful, fun and engaging atmosphere in the studio.  \n− Use inquiry, exploration and experimentation as primary teaching tools.  \n− Differentiate instruction to be both challenging and developmentally appropriate for each student’s age and ability, which varies within and across classes.  \n− Teach skills that are both technical and cognitive. 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