RESPONSIBILITES:

Leads the Vocabby's World program for ages infant-5 children and their families. Strategizes growth and development of the program. Manages a team of teaching artists, student and contract support staff. Leads the UAB Arts field trip program in coordination with local school districts to increase access to UAB Arts programming through Meet the Artist and Day in the Arts programs. Supports ArtPlay summer camps, spring break camps, and PreK-12 ArtPlay class offerings held on the UAB campus. Supports ArtPlay PreK-12 satellite programs in local childcare centers and schools. Collaborates with AEIVA staff to promote and execute Alabama State Department of Education standards-aligned K-12 learning experiences. Collaborates with other Alliance departments and external organizations when needed to organize, promote, advertise, and execute assigned AP programs. Participates in the interviewing and selection of Teaching Artists and other PT positions responsible for the execution of AP programs. Creates onboarding and training sessions for contract support in Vocabby's World, field trip, and in school programming. Serves as ArtPlay educational K-12 school liaison, working with local schools to schedule all on campus and off-site programs throughout the area promoting ArtPlay programs. Coordinates with the Office Manager to ensure administrative duties associated with assigned programs are completed in a timely manner. Maintains accurate data and records of assigned programs. Measures success of programs with feedback from surveys. Maintains and submits proper documentation related to contracts, payments, and PreK-12 grants. ArtPlay's representative for designing unique, original arts integrated lessons for all K-12 programs aligned with Alabama Course of Study. Development and implementation of all programs and professional development workshops. Establish and maintain positive relationships, both internally, throughout UAB and in the community. Establish, implement, manage, and monitor a budget for PreK-12 programs. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

(Hourly Rate: $18.35 - $29.80)