Middle School Dance Teaching Artist - Queens
ABOUT THE POSITION
Innovative network of school-based and center-based youth development programs seeks Middle School
Creative Writing Teaching Artists for arts education programming, serving children ages 5-14 in Elmhurst and North Corona, Queens and Bushwick, Brooklyn.
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We are looking for versatile and flexible teaching artists who are open to frequent feedback on their classroom management and lesson plans, and who are excited to be part of a creative team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent classroom management. Strong, sensitive and professional communication skills are a must as well as a good sense of personal and professional boundaries.
Creative Writing Teaching Artists must have a culturally sensitive approach to working with diverse populations. Applicants should have experience working with youth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach assigned content area
- Collaborate in designing literacy-based art curricula that align with recognized learning standards
- Collaborate in the implementation of STEM activities in the literacy-based arts curricula
- Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision meetings
- Supervise and ensure the safety and welfare of participants at all times
- Keep students engaged and create a classroom culture of respect and participation
- Supervise students on subway trains and on field trips throughout New York City
- Supervise interns/assistants placed within the classroom
- Communicate with parents regarding student’s progress in the program
- Make referrals to Art Therapist, as needed
- Maintain attendance
- Check emails regularly and respond to communication efforts by supervisor in a timely manner, at least within 24 hours
- Complete evaluation forms for participants
- Supervise maintenance of a current portfolio for every student assigned to teacher
- Participate in agency wide events
- Generate and collaborate on a wide range of community projects and other special projects as needed
- Participate in recruitment and retention of program participants
- Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
- Supervise and/or provide first aid/CPR, file accident/illness reports
- Complete any other duties assigned by Supervisor(s)
QUALIFICATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: As per the DOE/DYCD Guidelines, all employees working in the Arts and Literacy
Program are required to be vaccinated.
- BA/BFA in professional content area, masters preferred
- 2 years experience as a teaching artist required
- Ability to create lesson plans and document curriculum
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Working knowledge of NYC Arts Cultural Community
- Experience working with diverse youth populations
- Occasional flexible schedule is required- some weekends and evenings
- Bilingual-Spanish/Mandarin/French is preferred
SCHEDULE
- 2023-2024 After School Program: o Dates: 9/11/23 to 6/28/24 o Hours: 21+ hour/week o Schedule: Monday to Thursday 2:15pm-6:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-6:00pm *exact times
subject to vary slightly dependent on host school dismissal time
- 2024-2025 Summer Program: o Approx. Dates: 6/24/24 to 8/16/24 o Hours: 30 plus hours o Schedule: Monday to Friday- Shift work between 8am to 6pm. * *exact times subject to *
vary slightly depending on host school dismissal time
- Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the school year and summer months.
- Paid, mandatory staff training will take place prior to start dates sometime in early September.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $25-32/hour range based on degree(s), qualifications and experience.
- Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision (partial employer - sponsorship)
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Sick Days
- Flex Spending Account
TO APPLY
To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for arts education and a resume to osthiring@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org. Applicants will not be considered without a cover letter.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person