Palo Alto Unified School District · 1 day ago
Artist-in-Residence
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Artist-in-Residence to collaborate with students and faculty in secondary Visual and Performing Arts classrooms. The selected artist will engage students in creative processes, foster artistic expression, and help integrate the arts into the broader educational experience.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Engage students in creative processes and foster artistic expression
Help integrate the arts into the broader educational experience
Teach based on project scope
Participate in relevant school or district art events, exhibitions, and/or performances
Qualification
Required
Practicing artist with a strong, demonstrable portfolio
Proven experience as a professional artist with a strong portfolio
Demonstrated ability to teach and engage students in artistic practices
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt to varying durations and scopes of residency
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related arts field or equivalent professional experience
Experience working with secondary students (grades 6–12)
Background in one or more of the following: Visual Art, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Dance or Theatre