Looking for Teaching Artist - Bronx in New York City, NY
Job title: Teaching Artist - Bronx
Company: The Leadership Program
Job description: Teaching Artist
We're hiring for the school year
Engaging, resilient, flexible, proactive-these are just a few of the characteristics you should possess as a Leadership Trainer/Teaching Artist. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing mentoring and facilitation through our unique student-centered approach into multiple NYC schools.
Think you're an ideal candidate? Well then, you're a resourceful and tenacious motivator. You are comfortable working in many different settings. You're a self-starter, and you're highly motivated, with the willingness and ability to work well both in a team and with a great degree of autonomy. You come from a strongly resourceful orientation, and your dedication to learn and grow is unmatched. We are hiring for multiple positions. Expected programming start late Septemeber including Orientation and Training.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Work independently to implement programming in some of the most challenging NYC public schools
Serve as a mentor and positive role model
Recruit and retain students as needed
Learn and utilize our methodology
Utilize your background to plan and implement after school programming
Work on special projects and activities with students and community members
Attend staff meetings and training
Be prepared to physically work in any of our school communities and sites
Be physically prepared to meet the demands of setting up your spaces at school sites, pick-up and drop-off supplies, and facilitate the activities of your assigned placements
Submit appropriate paperwork and enter activity logs, attendance, and other data into our online database bi-weekly
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE YOU SHOULD POSSESS:
We are in need of candidates with backgrounds in martial arts, athletics, multimedia, chess, and dance, so these skill sets are a major plus, be sure to highlight them. We are also in need of multilingual candidates to include Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole, Bengali
Bachelor's Degree or higher
A minimum of two years experience working in city public schools or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well and collaborate with team members
Strong classroom management skills
Experience with Social Emotional Learning framework a plus
Technological capacity to provide virtual facilitation if needed, as well as knowledge of virtual platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, etc.
Experience in Anti-Racist Education and Restorative Justice is a major plus
Are already, or ready to be, fingerprinted through the State Department of Education
COMPENSATION:
After school rates start at $130 for 3-hour in-person placements/residencies.
Bi-weekly paycheck
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
Working at a Mission and Value-Driven Organization
Contributing to Positive Change in the lives of NYC youth and communities
Belonging to a Community Network of Professional Artists, Educators, and Activists
Performance Coaching
Mindfulness Training
Mental Health Counseling
Legal Consultations
Financial Literacy Program
Access to Rehearsal Space
Access to Maker Space
Event & Attraction Discounts
Earn Specialized Skill Credentials
Don't check all our boxes but still think you'd be a perfect fit for the position? Send us a submission and argue your case. Not ready for work until the new school year? Send us what you've got. We'd love to give you a shot.
Expected salary:
Location: New York City, NY
Apply Now
Company: The Leadership Program
Job description: Teaching Artist
We're hiring for the school year
Engaging, resilient, flexible, proactive-these are just a few of the characteristics you should possess as a Leadership Trainer/Teaching Artist. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing mentoring and facilitation through our unique student-centered approach into multiple NYC schools.
Think you're an ideal candidate? Well then, you're a resourceful and tenacious motivator. You are comfortable working in many different settings. You're a self-starter, and you're highly motivated, with the willingness and ability to work well both in a team and with a great degree of autonomy. You come from a strongly resourceful orientation, and your dedication to learn and grow is unmatched. We are hiring for multiple positions. Expected programming start late Septemeber including Orientation and Training.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Work independently to implement programming in some of the most challenging NYC public schools
Serve as a mentor and positive role model
Recruit and retain students as needed
Learn and utilize our methodology
Utilize your background to plan and implement after school programming
Work on special projects and activities with students and community members
Attend staff meetings and training
Be prepared to physically work in any of our school communities and sites
Be physically prepared to meet the demands of setting up your spaces at school sites, pick-up and drop-off supplies, and facilitate the activities of your assigned placements
Submit appropriate paperwork and enter activity logs, attendance, and other data into our online database bi-weekly
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE YOU SHOULD POSSESS:
We are in need of candidates with backgrounds in martial arts, athletics, multimedia, chess, and dance, so these skill sets are a major plus, be sure to highlight them. We are also in need of multilingual candidates to include Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole, Bengali
Bachelor's Degree or higher
A minimum of two years experience working in city public schools or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well and collaborate with team members
Strong classroom management skills
Experience with Social Emotional Learning framework a plus
Technological capacity to provide virtual facilitation if needed, as well as knowledge of virtual platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, etc.
Experience in Anti-Racist Education and Restorative Justice is a major plus
Are already, or ready to be, fingerprinted through the State Department of Education
COMPENSATION:
After school rates start at $130 for 3-hour in-person placements/residencies.
Bi-weekly paycheck
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
Working at a Mission and Value-Driven Organization
Contributing to Positive Change in the lives of NYC youth and communities
Belonging to a Community Network of Professional Artists, Educators, and Activists
Performance Coaching
Mindfulness Training
Mental Health Counseling
Legal Consultations
Financial Literacy Program
Access to Rehearsal Space
Access to Maker Space
Event & Attraction Discounts
Earn Specialized Skill Credentials
Don't check all our boxes but still think you'd be a perfect fit for the position? Send us a submission and argue your case. Not ready for work until the new school year? Send us what you've got. We'd love to give you a shot.
Expected salary:
Location: New York City, NY
Apply Now