Creative Teaching Artist — Arts Education

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,236 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Sundog Theatre is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Artists to join our arts education team on Staten Island. You will lead art-integrated ELA and theatre residencies for young learners, helping students explore ideas, build skills, and express themselves creatively in a classroom setting.

Ideal candidates have experience with K-12 education or arts settings, strong classroom management, and the ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners, including ELL and students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum teaching experience with K-12 students in education or arts settings.
• Ability to lead engaging, workshop-based lessons.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead art-integrated ELA and theatre residencies for students in grades 2-3
• Develop and lead engaging lessons within the discipline
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff
• Adapt lessons to meet needs of diverse learners including ELL and students with special needs
• Incorporate NYS Learning Standards and NYC Blueprints for Teaching & Learning in the Arts
• Communicate with Sundog staff about program progress and classroom needs

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

Sundog Theatre is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Artists to join our arts education team on Staten Island. You will lead art-integrated ELA and theatre residencies for young learners, helping students explore ideas, build skills, and express themselves creatively in a classroom setting.

Ideal candidates have experience with K-12 education or arts settings, strong classroom management, and the ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners, including ELL and students with special needs.