Program Associate

2/19/25 UPDATE:There has been an update to the job description. See snowcityarts.org/opportunities to see it. SCA seeks an insightful, developing leader committed to cultivating spaces for student-centered learning that privilege the abilities of all young people. The Program Associate reports to the Program Director and provides support to SCA’s Teaching Artists. The ideal candidate employs inquiry-based approaches and embraces a generative culture of learning, collaborative development of projects, and independent implementation. The Program Associate will train as a Teaching Artist at SCA to then support onboarding, development, and assessment of teaching practices; ensure quality documentation practices; fill in teaching gaps from time-to-time; and support the evolution of Teaching Artists’ curricula. The Program Associate co-leads the Curatorial Committee and facilitates the development of internal and public exhibitions of student artwork. The Program Associate will also provide direct support to SCA’s Youth Leadership Council alongside the Program Director. The Program Associate will intentionally deepen existing partnerships while cultivating new relationships with the Chicago Public Schools, as well as arts and cultural institutions. The Program Associate holds a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and utilizes an asset-based framework that supports developing leadership and a shared vision.