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Summer Program Dates: June 23rd - July 11th

Description
Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but is created. Geffen Academy educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement. This achievement demonstrates their ability to utilize and to contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and we also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.

Summary
This creative enrichment course on Japanese myth and animation will explore the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore and its influence on myth and animation. Students will engage in discussions, technical demonstrations, and brief lectures on both traditional myths and their adaptations in contemporary works. With personalized guidance, students will develop their skills in storytelling and animation, creating unique narratives inspired by Japanese mythology.

The summer myth & drama enriching courses for rising 5th and 6th grade students combines the excitement of drama with the intrigue of mythology. Students will explore the fundamentals of acting, stagecraft, and storytelling while immersing themselves in myths from various cultures. Through engaging activities, students will study and perform dramatic scenes inspired by these myths. They will also participate in writing workshops to create their own myth-inspired narratives.

Throughout the course, students will develop their acting skills through improvisation, character development, and scene work. They will study the structure and themes of myths, learning how to incorporate these elements into their performances. The course will include technical demonstrations, script readings, and performance exercises, all designed to enhance their understanding of drama and mythology.

The course will conclude with a group performance and storytelling session, where students will showcase their dramatic talents and share their original myth-inspired stories. This collaborative experience will allow students to express their creativity, build confidence, and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling.

Under the direction of the Summer Program Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, the Educator will create these courses of study, prepare materials, and deliver excellent summer enrichment courses. The Educator will teach one Japan: Myth & Animation course to students entering grades 7- 11. The course will be up to 90 minutes long and meet daily over a three (3) week period. The educator will also teach two sections of 5th and 6th grade drama, with elements of myth-making, that will meet daily for no more than 55 minutes. All courses will be taught in-person on Geffen Academy’s campus.

Job Duties

• Consistent with the department’s goals, participate in the design and development of curricula that develops a creative and innovative mindset and joy in the Geffen Academy’s students.
• Build a Japan: Myth & Anime course that includes elements of folklore and both modern and traditional Japanese myth.
• Support students in a dynamic process of project planning and execution of created curriculum, including hands-on opportunities for students to express themselves through multiple mediums and modalities.
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with other educators in creation of the Geffen Academy program that meets the needs and interests of the Geffen Academy’s students.
• This list of duties is not exhaustive.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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