Chicago Artists Coalition is hiring: West Chicago Area Teaching Artist in Chicag

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CAPE is hiring teaching artists for the 2024-25 Creative Haven Program at Currier Elementary School (800 Garys Mill Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185). Desired art forms include but are not limited to visual art, music, dance, theater, and fiber art.

• Compensation: $50/hour for instructional hours, $100/month for planning, $25/hour for professional development hours.
• Status: Part-time Independent Contractor, grant-based position.
• Schedule: 2 days a week during after-school hours, January-May.
• Professional Development: Up to 12 hours of professional development meetings.

DUTIES:

• Co-plan arts-integrated standards-aligned curriculum with partner artist and teacher curriculum consultant. Observe classroom content instruction during the school day.
• Document project activities in the assigned online class portfolio.
• Attend all professional development meetings, on and off-site.
• Prepare student artwork for public sharings (school showcases or performances, exhibitions and programming, or other).
• Consistently communicate with CAPE staff members through email and/or phone.
• Engage in research participation as needed.
• Conduct student assessments for inquiry development.

Interested in applying? Please click here to complete an application form. State in your cover letter that you want to be considered for the Creative Haven Program.