Jobs at upcycle
Join our team of artists, educators and resourceful eco-citizens.
UpCycle is a non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by encouraging the community to reuse materials for art and learning purposes. Our art programs encourage experimentation and exploration, and participants often learn new skills and processes that incorporate arts media and how to reuse materials. We operate a materials resource center that supplies our programs and we also maintain a collection of artist tools and equipment to facilitate our programming.
UpCycle is a non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by encouraging the community to reuse materials for art and learning purposes. Our art programs encourage experimentation and exploration, and participants often learn new skills and processes that incorporate arts media and how to reuse materials. We operate a materials resource center that supplies our programs and we also maintain a collection of artist tools and equipment to facilitate our programming.
CONTRACT TEACHERS
UpCycle seeks experienced teachers for youth programs including (but not limited to): birthday parties, after-school programs (on and offsite), field trips and groups, Scout badge programs. Teachers are independent contractors and are usually contracted for multiple projects and/or months of teaching.
The number of teaching hours varies seasonally. Currently, teachers are weekday afternoons from March to June for afterschool programming at Alexandria recreation centers and for summer camps (June - August).
UpCycle Teacher responsibilities:
Requirements:
Background check and proof of COVID vaccination are required.
To apply, send resumé and cover letter to programs@upcyclecrc.org.
UpCycle seeks experienced teachers for youth programs including (but not limited to): birthday parties, after-school programs (on and offsite), field trips and groups, Scout badge programs. Teachers are independent contractors and are usually contracted for multiple projects and/or months of teaching.
The number of teaching hours varies seasonally. Currently, teachers are weekday afternoons from March to June for afterschool programming at Alexandria recreation centers and for summer camps (June - August).
UpCycle Teacher responsibilities:
- Prepare and teach programs per UpCycle mission, curriculum, and/or guidelines; adhere to program descriptions, expectations, and outcomes.
- Gather and return materials to/from the Materials Center; set up materials and space (tables, chairs, etc.) and clean up after scheduled program.
- Travel to/from the Materials Center and/or offsite locations (usually in Alexandria).
- Commit to scheduled programs or find a substitute UpCycle teacher when necessary.
- Represent UpCycle Creative Reuse Center and serve as a knowledgeable advocate and resource for parents, teachers, and others.
- Assist with sales, donations, and other duties in the Materials Center as required.
Requirements:
- Experience with children (preschool to high school), preferably in an informal, non-classroom setting such as a museum, library, or other educational organization.
- Experience working with diverse youth populations with kindness, acceptance, and care; experience with neurodiverse youth a plus.
- Experience planning and teaching collaboratively with co-teachers, program coordinators, or other colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement educational experiences that emphasize discovery, creativity, play, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
- Interest in conservation, recycling, and/or creative reuse.
- Familiarity with some art processes and media, especially with regards to fostering creativity and/or interest in teaching youth art.
Background check and proof of COVID vaccination are required.
To apply, send resumé and cover letter to programs@upcyclecrc.org.
Volunteer opportunities
UpCycle is currently in need of volunteers with knowledge of yarn and/or beading to help with donations on a couple of times a month on a recurring basis. Email Rachel at rachel@upcyclecrc.org if you are interested.