Arts Bonita (Center for the Arts Bonita Springs) is seeking dynamic and experienced instructors in the disciplines of Digital Media, Film, Photography, Graphic Design to teach at our Digital Arts Camp. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and inspiring students of all levels, ages 8 – 17. This role involves teaching up to 5 - 1 week sessions, Monday through Friday, from 9am-4pm, which consists of teaching core digital art skills and guiding students through the creation of digital portfolios or culminating projects to showcase their work at the end of the camp.For immediate cosideration please apply on Arts Bonita Website Portal Responsibilities:
- Instruction: Planning and delivering engaging and age-appropriate digital art classes and projects for the camp, covering areas of Digital Media, Film, Photography, or Graphic Design
- Curriculum Development: Creating lesson plans for each 1 week camp that will be fun, effective, and productive for all students in the chosen digital art discipline(s). Instructors will select and guide student's work to be showcased in a final digital presentation.
- Demonstration & Explanation: Clearly demonstrating digital art techniques and software tools, providing verbal and visual cues, and breaking down fundamental digital art concepts such as layering, composition, color theory (in a digital context), and file management.
- Skill Development: Teaching proper digital art techniques, understanding of evolving workflows for creative problem-solving within digital mediums, data organization, and presentation of digital work.
- Class Management: Maintaining a positive and focused digital learning environment, managing student engagement with technology, and ensuring every student feels included and supported in their digital creative process.
- Attendance: Taking attendance and keeping accurate records on the roll sheet each day.
- Performance/Exhibition: Preparing digital artwork or projects for a final presentation at the end of the camp. This may involve guiding students in exporting, formatting, and presenting their digital creations.
- Communication: Maintaining verbal communication with the Camp Director for assistance with the classroom, students, equipment (computers, tablets, software), and materials, and/or the Digital Arts Chair for software or hardware needs.
- Safety: Prioritizing student safety in the digital environment, including guidelines for responsible internet use, digital citizenship, and ergonomic practices at the computer workstations. In case of a technical issue, safety concern, or incident, inform the Camp Director so parents can be contacted and an incident report can be filed if necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts, or related field
- Professional experience as a digital artist and/or teacher in any of the digital arts disciplines
- Minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- A passion for arts education and a commitment to fostering creativity in students
About Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita is committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education, and appreciation. Arts Bonita has two campus locations-each dedicated to the visual or performing arts.
The Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, is comprised of multiple fine art galleries and fully equipped art studios, a gift store, and beautiful sculpture gardens. A variety of classes are offered at this center, including painting, drawing, pottery, and sculpture.
The Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, is home to the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. At this diverse center, patrons can enjoy an ongoing array of live music, theatre, comedy, film, lectures, and youth & adult classes in art, music, theatre, and dance.
Arts For All
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Mission
Arts Bonita is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Vision Values
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges between communities, generations and nationalities. It serves as a common denominator among all economic groups and stimulates local economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, art encourages positive attitudes and helps people cope with change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people's minds to new possibilities and their hearts to new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art provides a foundation for shared experience.