Off-Site Teaching Artist (Dance or Theater)

Arts After-School Off Site Teaching Artist The Teaching Artist will work as part of the Sitar Arts Center Community, at one of Sitar’s offsite after-school programs for middle school students. These middle school programs are designed to bring the Sitar Arts Center community to other parts of the city to provide more access to the arts. The Teaching Artist will work within a small teaching team of professional arts teachers who teach in a specific arts medium, while also incorporating a literacy component.

In addition, the teaching team will work with the Site Coordinator, to develop a well-rounded body of workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and additional program elements as described by the Sitar Arts After-school program over the course of the year. Job Responsibilities Create and implement curriculum in your specific art form, as well as a creative writing element, for 3-4 days of classroom instruction each week Work with the teaching team to plan and implement community activities and field trips Coordinate with team for end of session student performances and exhibitions Act as a member of the team, stepping in wherever needed, especially during community activities Build rapport with students to develop trust and appreciation of the arts Plan and order supplies as needed for your classes and maintain your supplies in designated location Attend weekly meetings with team to design and create community programming Position Reports to: Site Coordinator and the Director of Program Operations Qualifications and Experience 3 years’+ of Arts Teaching experience (Dance or Theater) 2 years’ of experience teaching youth ages 10 – 14 Experience working with at-risk youth Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Experience in program planning Experience in aftercare/school settings Specifics of the Position Hours for this position are Tuesday – Friday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Additional hours are required for meetings, field trips, special events, and professional development.

Salary is $22-24/hr commensurate with experience. Background check and TB test are required for employment. This position is a temporary contract position that will begin at the end of August and end in June 2020. How to Apply Please visit https://sitarartscenter.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=45&source=danceteacherfinder.com Please include: Cover letter Resume Three References (names, titles, emails, and phone numbers) Visual Artists – Portfolio of professional work Performing artists – Must be able to demonstrate experience Portfolio of work created by students from classes taught Biography (Portfolios must be digital jpeg format, including links to video clips) No phone calls please All applicants will be contacted, if they are invited to be interviewed for the position.

The hiring process can take 4-6 weeks after posting. Candidates will be considered if the position is still vacant. We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visit: www.sitarartscenter.org