Teaching Artist

Young Audiences New York

New York, NY

US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Young Audiences New York (YANY) is actively seeking practicing artists with experience working with young people (PreK-12) for in-person, part-time contractual teaching positions in partnership with public schools and community-based organizations. Our programming takes place at sites across the five boroughs of New York City requiring our educators to be open to work opportunities in high-needs areas, particularly in the Bronx and Queens. YANY works with artists who specialize in one (or more) of the following artistic disciplines, but are specifically looking for artists with practices in the bolded areas:

• Dance: African, Ballet, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Modern, Step, Tap
• Digital Media: Animation, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Photography
• Music: Brass, Drums/Percussion, Guitar, Keyboard/Piano, Vocals, Woodwinds
• Theater: Acting, Improv, Musical Theater, Puppetry, Storytelling
• Visual Arts: Drawing, Fashion Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles

YANY’s Teaching Artists (TAs) provide exceptional arts education instruction to students by designing and facilitating multi-session arts residencies working in partnership with classroom teachers and school administrators to customize arts education curricula to meet the needs of the diverse student populations we serve. TAs demonstrate equal mastery in their art form and in educational practice by designing developmentally appropriate arts residencies that cultivate students into lifelong learners and appreciators of art. Teaching Artists report to YANY’s program staff.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive arts residencies for young people
• Attend planning meetings with partner sites and draft customized curriculum for each residency
• Work in partnership with teachers and administrators to plan culminating events
• Sustain regular, thorough, timely, and professional communications with YANY staff
• Submit curriculum, photos, reflections, and any other required documents in a timely fashion
• Generate and submit supply orders for residencies within program budgets
• Enter biweekly timesheets
• Attend meetings, trainings, professional development workshops, and other program events as requested by program staff

Competencies/Skills

• Enjoys working with school-aged youth and is passionate about their artistic development
• Brings creativity, flexibility, and joy to collaboration with students, partners, and YANY staff
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact authentically with diverse populations
• Experience designing innovative lesson plans that align curricula with educational standards (including NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts)
• Demonstrates a commitment to being a reflective practitioner
• Ability to stage performances or mount exhibitions within 12 sessions
• Experience meeting programming and administrative deadlines
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Understands classroom management as successful student engagement and has experience implementing effective strategies, experience with Social-Emotional Learning practices a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or proven experience working in PreK-12 settings• Demonstrated expertise in an arts discipline through educational and/or professional accomplishments and maintains an active artistic practice
• At least 2 years’ experience teaching art to young people
• Open to travel to sites in the Bronx and Queens (a significant portion of our partners are in these two boroughs)
• In-school and after-school availability, with a minimum availability of 2 full days per week;
• DOE fingerprinting and background clearance (pre-employment);
• Ability to instruct in languages other than English a plus (specifically Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin)

Teaching Artist Pay: Starting instructional rate of $75/hour.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Teaching Artist Application” for consideration. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those received by June 30, 2024.

Founded in 1952, YANY’s mission is to inspire, engage, and unite children and communities through education, culture, and the arts. We believe art can be a catalyst to create equity and opportunity for NYC’s youth, their families, and communities.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. YANY provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SALARY

$75.00 – $75.00 per hour

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