Geronimo is a 12 week pilot project which aims to strengthen family relationships through quality creative time for early years children (0-5 years) and their parents / carers. The Assistant Creative Practitioner will be supported by the Geronimo Lead Creative Practitioner and Creative Learning staff to devise and deliver Geronimo sessions and associated CPD. These sessions will take place weekly on a Tuesday from 13/09/16.
This programme of workshops will explore, through the arts, an open ended and fluid approach to play, creativity and risk. Children will be encouraged to make their own creative decisions, facilitated by the artists. Parents / carers will learn how to engage with, and support, this process and will gain confidence in their own creative potential with regards to their children’s development and learning.
The fee for the Assistant Creative Practitioner is £1500 (plus travel to Aberdeen)
Requirements of this role;
– Contribute to devising content in line with Geronimo approaches and contribute to the projects evaluation framework,
– Carry out public engagement sessions in the chosen area to generate interest for and understanding of the project and welcome people to the project
– Support and assist with 12 weeks of two hour workshops to facilitate creative approaches with parents and their children, evaluating each session
– Assist with one CPD session for early years practitioners in Geronimo approaches and one CPD session for artists interested in working creatively in early year’s settings,
– Take part in the documenting of weekly workshop sessions so that content can be captured and shared to encourage creativity at home or anywhere else. These will form a resource for families and early years practitioners beyond the life span of the project.
To apply please email creativelearningteam@aberdeencity.gov.uk with the subject heading ‘Geronimo’ detailing the following:
– Your experience of using your art form within participatory settings (500 words max)
– Your interest in and the qualities you would bring to the Geronimo Project (500 words max)
– CV with references
– Any media to support your application
Location: Aberdeen City
For further information, please contact creativelearningteam@aberdeencity.gov.uk (Lindsay Dawson), or call 01224 611161, or visit https://www.facebook.com/creativelearningaberdeen
The deadline is Monday 08 August 2016 at 09:00.