Location: Big Thought Headquarters
Reports to: Senior Manager, Programs Projects
Division: Programs
Position Type: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Days: Mon-Fri
Supervision: No

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Video Game Design, Teaching Artist are practicing artists and instructors who possess a strong commitment to working with educators and young people.  The Video Game Design, Teaching Artist will support the mission of the Dreams Experience Academy in engaging, educating, developing, uplifting, and amplifying the next generation of great American Media, Entertainment and Technology leaders. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Implement the Video Game Design curriculum, professional development workshops, including custom sessions and other special events.
• Planning and implementation with Big Thought staff and delivering high quality direct instruction to Middle and High School aged youth in alignment with Big Thought’s instructional framework of Six Dimensions of Quality, Social Emotional Learning and Project Based Learning.
• Attending ongoing professional development sessions specifically designed for Big Thought Teaching Artist.
• Performing administrative responsibilities, such as submission of written lesson plans, assessments, and teaching schedules
• Performing other duties as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years related experience
• Proven experience in video game design, including proficiency with design software and prototyping tool
• Teaching Artists must demonstrate professional artistic or instructional experience, commitment to working with youth and educators, and interest in Big Thought’s arts education approach.
• Willingness to travel to Big Thought sites in the Dallas area.
• Excellent understanding of pedagogical methods for the teaching of the discipline (i.e., inquiry-based learning, arts integrated studies, skills-based instruction, and aesthetic education etc.).

Physical Work Environment:

To perform the duties of role successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions, and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion.

Note

WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT –REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND.

Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and an openness to always “lend a hand” as appropriate to another employee.

All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures.
All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned “other” duties in the spirit of teamwork.