Teaching Artist
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services
Summary
The Teaching Artist is a focal point position in the Arts & Literacy Youth Development Department, central to delivering quality arts and literacy education programming. The teaching artist provides dynamic, culturally sensitive arts instruction that engages students in project-based learning while supporting their social-emotional development as part of our collaborative program team.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BFA in professional content area
- 3 years' experience as a teaching artist required
- Ability to create lesson plans and document curriculum
- Excellent classroom management
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Working knowledge of NYC Arts Cultural Community
- Experience working with diverse youth populations
- Occasional flexible schedule required (some weekends and evenings)
Preferred but not required
- Master's degree in related field (arts education, education, youth development)
- Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/Mandarin/French)
Duties
Instruction & Curriculum Development
- Teach assigned content area
- Develop and implement sports activities that enhance understanding of sportsmanship, health, nutrition, and anatomy
- Develop student presentations and family engagement activities for Family Art Nights
- Participate in multi-site tournaments
Student Supervision & Safety
- Always supervise and ensure the safety and welfare of students, including during field trips or activities outside of program site
- Keep students engaged and create a classroom culture of respect and participation
- Maintain accurate attendance for assigned students
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate with parents regarding student's progress in the program
- Make referrals to Art Therapist, as needed
- Supervise interns/assistants placed within the classroom
- Regularly check emails and respond in a timely manner, at least within 24 hours
Program Support
- Participate in events to recruit and retain program participants
- Maintain required enrollment in classes
- Participate in agency wide events
- Participate in all mandatory assigned trainings
- Any other duties as assigned
How to Apply
- Submit a resume and cover letter with qualifications to osthiring@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org
- Resume and cover letter are required to apply
