From Home Visiting Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : To be determined, CA
Job Type: Supplemental Help - Seasonal Assignment
Job Number: VAP26
Department: Arts Education
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
Under the supervision of the Educational Services Department, the Director of Visual and Performing Arts, or the Expanded Learning Program Coordinator; the Visiting Artist provides instruction outside of the school day, or during the school day when authorized by the Director of Arts Education, at the assigned school sites and facilities, particularly with elementary-aged students. The Visiting Artist leads and facilitates various arts projects and provides lessons in their area of expertise. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with support in providing a quality arts program and enrichment that directly supports student learning and achievement.
Examples of Duties/Essential Job Functions
The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Adapts artistic techniques and processes to the level appropriate for learners.
• Creates and submits lesson plans.
• Creates and ensures a welcoming and safe environment for all students.
• Facilitates and leads various art, music, theater, dance, or media arts projects.
• Follows the direction of the designated supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized instructional environment.
• Models artistic techniques specific to their discipline of expertise.
• Participates in professional development when recommended.
• Provides feedback to students that improves their skills and abilities.
• Responsible for ordering and managing supplies and materials.
• Teaches lessons in a classroom setting and other instructional environments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:

• General purposes and goals of public education
• Safety practices and procedures
• Reading and writing and communication skills

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assist in planning and prioritizing learning activities to support the educational needs of students
• Use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Display interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy with students, administration, and staff
• Learn the District Organization, operations, policies, objectives and goals
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Assume responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Maintain safe environment for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and the public
• Work with a diverse group or individuals

RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services
Employment Standards/Minimum Qualifications
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)
EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of arts education experience is preferable, but not required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least two (2) years of experience in art or related fields.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Driver's License

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment, obtain:
  1. Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  2. Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)

Supplemental-Help Rate - $30.00 per hour
**This position is temporary and on call as needed, and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position, and no benefits are provided.
On-call as needed
Examination Process
*Materials Required:*
1. Completed application
2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency or higher degree earned (photocopy of diploma or copy of official transcripts are acceptable)
3. Resume
The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.
Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be placed on the Substitute list.
To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALLfields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the Personnel Commission office at (559) 675-4500 Ext. 294.
The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.
Prince Marshall
Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services
1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637
559-416-5826
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Are you retired from CALPERS or CAL STRS?

• Yes
• No

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If the answer is yes, please list the retirement system you are retired from (CAL PERS or CAL STRS) and enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and the date you retired.
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To be properly and promptly notified of the status of my application, I understand that I must provide on my application, the following information:- Working e-mail address- Telephone NumberI understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.I understand that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure that I receive any communication as it related to this application promptly.I understand that the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission is not responsible for any lost or redirected email and that it is my responsibility to add info@schooljobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this application from being classified as "spam" or "junk" email. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application to receive the status of my application.

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I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that I must indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and not any working title that I believe is designated to me. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not recieve further consideration. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. I understand that I must completely answer each supplemental question with the required information. Failure to do so will cause automatic disqualification.I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

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I have attached a copy of my high school diploma or official high school transcripts or high school equivalency or higher college degree if completed. Failure to do so may make my application deemed incomplete.

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• No

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I understand this position is temporary and on call as needed and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position and no benefits are provided.

• Yes
• No

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