Uptown Stories Teaching Artist for LEAPS Program
Summary
Teaching Artist
Uptown Stories is seeking a part-time teaching artist to be part of our three after school writing workshop programs in upper Manhattan public schools. Our classes are structured around reading, writing, and the arts, creating a community of young authors and artists.
The person who is selected for this position is dynamic and engaging in the classroom, and is self-reliant and responsible, able to differentiate instruction for different ages and abilities. Most of all, they feel passionate about the craft of storytelling.
Qualifications
- SAC-credentialed or have an Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
- Experienced in teaching children under 13 years of age.
- Practicing writers or artists in their field of expertise.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
How to Apply
Please fill out our online application linked here.
This position requires in-person availability from 3:00PM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday; compensation is $50/hr. To be approved to work within the schools, fingerprinting, background checks, and mandatory online training are required.
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