Teaching Artist - Music & Visual Art Job at The Center for Educational Innov
The Center for Educational Innovation, New York, NY, US
Job Description
Overview: CEI Arts Education is looking for Music and Visual Art Teaching Artists (part-time employees) to work in a program that meets over Zoom exclusively. The program meets primarily on Mondays from January- June 2025 on Zoom. Seeking candidates with experience leading professional development with classroom teachers, working with elementary school students with disabilities in self-contained, and teaching literacy or math through either visual art or music.
Responsibilities:
Teaching artists will be part of a team that meets regularly for staff trainings. They will be responsible for learning differentiated arts-integrated projects, leading professional learning workshops with classroom teachers, and supporting teachers' work with their students. Candidates should have strong communication skills and respond to paperwork in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
● Minimum of five years’ experience working as a teaching artist/arts educator
● BA or MA
● Experience leading professional learning workshops with teachers (virtually)
● Experience teaching in a public school setting (preferably NYCDOE)
● Experience working with self-contained classrooms of students with disabilities (preferably NYC District 75)
● Availability on Mondays
● Experience creating and teaching arts-integrated lessons that teach academic content
● Proficient in all Google Suite applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets.)
● Excellent communication skills
Rate: $500/day
Applications: Please submit a cover letter and resume. In addition, please write "TEACHING ARTIST" in the subject line.
CEI Arts Education is committed to building a professional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the students participating in our programs. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. CEI is an equal opportunity employer.