The Atelierista possesses a background in visual arts, music, or computer science. The role entails supporting children’s creativity and learning and assisting children in introducing different ways to express themselves. The Atelierista works with children and team members in the atelier to provide STEAM experiences designed to engage students in the processes of investigation and inquiry to discover recent information.

The Atelierista is not only an art/technology teacher but also contributes to program projects in many ways as they consider teachers and students their internal customers in the process of knowledge construction.

Responsibilities
Request materials for the month
Follow the curriculum guidelines and teach the lesson plans in the curriculum ensuring that there is a broad range of creative experiences available for the children at all times




Provide a stimulating workplace for children and staff to work on long-term projects and providing a wide range of materials giving children the chance to express themselves through as many “languages” as possible
Assist the Director in developing staff awareness of working with children to encourage their learning through creative expression, individually, and as part of a group
Developing staff understanding of the documentation process
Providing training for other staff and monitoring their progress on an ongoing basis
Producing documentation boards
Encourage children to experiment in creative ways and to innovate
Nurture kids’ excitement for discovery and help them make connections between what they know and could know
Encourage teachers and students to learn in new ways nurturing their identity of the next generation of learners
Assist teachers and students in preparing the PBL presentation for the parents

Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years old
Degree required
Experience in art and technology
Experience working in an educational setting (preferred)

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