Employment Type: Part-Time (August 2024 - May 2025)
Start Date: Exact date TBD August 2024
Location: National City, San Diego, California
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 16-20 hours/week between the hours of 8a-12p,
Pay: $30 Hourly
We are looking for a fast-thinking, innovative and purpose driven animator to join a team of creators teaching 5th and 6th graders, the magic of animation. At Heroes of Color, we are committed to teaching black and brown students how a simple illusion of movement can tell their story.
Why should you apply?
· Paid Training provided
· Ability to inspire youth, by sharing how animation has impacted your life and the lives of others
· Expand your professional portfolio
· Bonus earned for completion of the program
Job Responsibilities:
· Provide classroom instruction to elementary school students through animation
· Lead 90-minute animation workshops with curriculum provided by program director.
· Animating using Rough Animator app on iPads (using Logitech Pencil).
· Knowledge of storyboarding and video editing on iMovie
· Desire to inspire, motivate and empower students of color
Skills/Requirements:
· Candidate must have previous experience with classroom instructions whether social programs or traditional classroom settings.
· Experience in illustration and can provide a website or digital portfolio with animation samples for review
· Ability to build, design and edit on iMovie is required. Familiarity with Rough Animator is preferred but we will train you.
· Experience working with elementary aged students in a classroom or after-school programs settings
· Pass criminal background check via fingerprinting before hiring
· Personal transportation to transport between 2-4 schools each week
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Diego, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Drawing: 1 year (Preferred)
- 2D animation: 1 year (Required)
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person