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About the Role

Studio in a School is seeking practicing visual artists with experience working with young people for part-time, contractual teaching positions in public schools, early education centers, and community-based organizations throughout New York City. Artist Instructors will provide visual arts instruction in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture, working with diverse communities and offering art education in schools lacking dedicated art teachers.

Responsibilities

Teach residencies ranging in length from six weeks to one year.
Teach at least two full days/week during school hours (8 AM- 3 PM).
Teach a range of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and printmaking.
Adapt instruction for a variety of diverse learners.
Collaborate and communicate with classroom teachers, school staff, and Studio staff on an ongoing basis.
Attend planning meetings with teachers, school administrators, and Studio staff at the beginning of each residency.
Install exhibitions of student work at the culmination of each residency.
Order, organize and manage art supplies.
Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner, including keeping records, organizing student work, and corresponding to emails.
Attend new artist orientation and ongoing trainings each year.
Travel to schools/CBOs in locations across New York City including the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission of Studio in a School.
At least one year of experience teaching young people in New York City.
Ability to work at least 2 full days/week during school hours (8 AM- 3 PM).
Active professional visual art practice.
Foundational skills in painting, drawing, and sculpture.
Interest in teaching many different media including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and printmaking.
Respect for and celebration of diversity and diverse communities.
Strong collaboration skills.
High interpersonal skills, which include being flexible, responsive, and proactive.
Strong communication and organizational skills for tasks such as record keeping, ordering supplies, and email correspondence.
Interest in and availability for ongoing trainings and sharing meetings.
NYC Public Schools Fingerprint and Background Check Clearance upon employment.

Skills

Visual arts instruction
Drawing
Painting
Collage
Printmaking
Sculpture
Collaboration
Communication
Organization
Flexibility
Responsiveness
Proactiveness
Bilingual/multilingual skills

Location

New York City
Bronx
Queens
Staten Island

Work Type

In person
Part-time
Contractual
Full-time

Experience Level

At least one year of experience teaching young people in New York City.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art, Art Education, Art History, or arts-related field strongly encouraged.

Salary/Compensations

The hourly rate is $53.00, set pursuant to a union contract.

Benefits

Paid Sick Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
403b Retirement Plan
AFLAC supplemental benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Potential eligibility for group health plans based on hours worked.

About the Company

Studio in a School fosters the creative and intellectual development of young people through quality visual arts programs, directed by professional Artist Instructors, arts and cultural internships, and apprentice-based learning in the arts.
The organization also collaborates with and develops the capacity of classroom teachers, school leadership, and others who provide or support arts programming and creative development for young people both in and outside of school.

Equal Opportunity

Studio in a School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to hire staff members who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
All positions at Studio in a School are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, employment status, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All are encouraged to apply.