Journalism Teaching Artist: Create School Newspapers

Sundog Theatre, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

Sundog Theatre, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic Journalism Teaching Artists for the 2026-2027 school year to lead workshops and residencies in schools. You’ll help 4th–5th grade reporters draft and edit articles for a school newspaper, collaborating with a Photographer and Illustrator teaching team.

Applicants should have professional journalism experience and a passion for teaching in classroom settings; compensation starts at $50 per hour, with potential for additional newspaper layout work.

Qualifications

• Professional journalism experience including interviews, research, and opinion pieces.
• Experience teaching or working with K–12 students in educational or arts settings.
• Ability to create engaging, accessible lesson plans and manage a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead journalism lessons and deliver a school newspaper project.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with Sundog staff and school personnel.
• Adapt lessons for ELLs and students with special needs.
• Incorporate NYS Learning Standards and NYC Blueprints for Arts.
• Communicate program progress and classroom needs to Sundog staff.

Skills

Journalism experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts-related field

Job description

Sundog Theatre, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic Journalism Teaching Artists for the 2026-2027 school year to lead workshops and residencies in schools. You’ll help 4th–5th grade reporters draft and edit articles for a school newspaper, collaborating with a Photographer and Illustrator teaching team.

Applicants should have professional journalism experience and a passion for teaching in classroom settings; compensation starts at $50 per hour, with potential for additional newspaper layout work.