Part-Time Teaching Artist and Youth Workshop Leader

The Door; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Door in New York, NY is seeking Teaching Artists for a part-time role at the Main Office. You will lead workshops and prepare materials, collaborating with engagement specialists to create interdisciplinary showcases and workshops.

The position requires experience as an artist/youth educator, a BA or life experience equivalent, and excellent communication. Compensation is $30 per hour, six hours per week, with a focus on empowering youth and providing supportive services.

Qualifications

• BA in related field or life experience equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people.
• Interest in working with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be proactive, independent, creative, energetic, organized and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Teach ongoing workshops and conduct activities for participants
• Prepare curriculum and materials for workshops and ongoing classes
• Work with engagement specialists and teaching artists to create interdisciplinary showcases and workshops
• Supervise participants, monitor attendance, maintain equipment and document all aspects of the program
• Attend all relevant meetings
• Connect and refer participants to appropriate support services at The Door
• Assist students in the development of performance materials, experiences and showcases
• Other tasks assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Artist/youth educator

Positive youth development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Independent

Creative

Energetic

Organized

Flexible

Education

BA in related field or life experience equivalent

Job description

The Door in New York, NY is seeking Teaching Artists for a part-time role at the Main Office. You will lead workshops and prepare materials, collaborating with engagement specialists to create interdisciplinary showcases and workshops.

The position requires experience as an artist/youth educator, a BA or life experience equivalent, and excellent communication. Compensation is $30 per hour, six hours per week, with a focus on empowering youth and providing supportive services.