Dynamic Teaching Artist: Inspire Arts Across NJ (Hybrid)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NJPAC is seeking Teaching Artists to deliver arts education across New Jersey in virtual, on-site, and school settings. Teaching Artists are on-call, with pay for development, meetings, and planning time, and work fluctuates with season and TA availability.

Opportunities span Dance, Hip Hop, Music, and Professional Development facilitation, with responsibilities including curriculum design, collaboration with schools, and travel across New Jersey. Equality and accessibility are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the arts, education or arts-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in a performing art form and/or as a teaching artist or educator.
• Experience working with diverse populations and ages.
• Foundational understanding of healing centered, culturally responsive, anti-racist and/or social-emotional learning.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with students, teachers, administrators, and NJPAC staff.
• Willingness to travel to and teach in various school settings in New Jersey.
• willingness to attend meetings, training, and complete paperwork in addition to teaching classes.
• Reliable transportation.
• Required background check & fingerprinting clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops, residencies, and/or Saturday and summer classes that are developmentally appropriate and build social-emotional learning.
• Create curriculum outlines and lesson plans that embody the goals of NJPAC’s programs.
• Share curriculum outlines with NJPAC staff, classroom teachers, and school administration.
• Communicate with NJPAC and school staff regarding all aspects of programming.
• Participate in paid meetings and training at NJPAC.
• Travel to and work in all types of schools, on-site programs, and community settings across New Jersey; some opportunities may be virtual.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts/education

Job description

NJPAC is seeking Teaching Artists to deliver arts education across New Jersey in virtual, on-site, and school settings. Teaching Artists are on-call, with pay for development, meetings, and planning time, and work fluctuates with season and TA availability.

Opportunities span Dance, Hip Hop, Music, and Professional Development facilitation, with responsibilities including curriculum design, collaboration with schools, and travel across New Jersey. Equality and accessibility are emphasized.