Position Type:
Administration/ Coordinator

Date Posted:
10/27/2021

Location:
Harding High School

Date Available:
January 2022

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

FAME Afterschool Arts Academy Coordinator
Harding High School

Part Time Position
January 2022 June 2022

GENERAL DUTIES

Oversees Intra-district FAME Afterschool Arts Academy for the Bridgeport School District.

Serve as a conduit between the FAME Afterschool Arts Academy and the community, including public relations and the promotion of the District's Afterschool Arts Academy.

When necessary, assume responsibility or assist with the organization and scheduling of performances and shows.

Assist in facilitating scheduling of necessary personnel as required to host arts events.

Maintains ongoing communications with Director of Performing and Visual Arts and Harding High School Administration.

Maintains inventory and supplies for longevity of use.

Ensures that proper student records are kept and maintained.

Ensures that accurate data and records are kept and maintained.

Promotes goodwill and public relations among parents, teaching artists and District Administrators.

Act as liaison between Bridgeport Public Schools and outside program providers.

Perform all other duties, as assigned by the Director of Performing and Visual Arts, Harding Administrative Team, Superintendent or Superintendent's Designee.

Preferred KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of effective Arts instruction and implementation that is appropriate for High School students.

Ability to relate to culturally diverse parents and students

Successful experience and knowledge of Arts curricula

Successful experience of data collection and organization

Organizational and problem-solving skills

REQUIREMENTS

Successful program coordinator experience.

Ability to effectively manage personnel and students.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with teachers, administrators, parents, community groups and local youth organizations.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology for communication and delivery of instruction.

Evidence of diplomacy, flexibility, creativity, and perseverance

Hourly rate: $38.50

Hours : Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2:45pm - 4:45pm from January 2022 June 2022

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:
https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

"Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."