Teaching Artist

Coalition for Hispanic Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

Job summary

Coalition for Hispanic Family Services in New York City seeks a Teaching Artist (Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, & Film) for the Arts & Literacy - Youth Development program. This part-time position supports afterschool and summer programming across Brooklyn and Queens sites.

Work 21 hours/week during the school year and 30–35 hours/week in summer, with some weekends/evenings. Requirements include a BA/BFA and 3 years of teaching artist experience; responsibilities include lesson planning,

Qualifications

• BA/BFA in professional content area
• 3 years' experience as a teaching artist required
• Ability to create lesson plans and document curriculum
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of NYC Arts Cultural Community
• Experience working with diverse youth populations
• Occasional flexible schedule required (some weekends and evenings)

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned content area
• Develop student presentations and family engagement activities for Family Art Nights
• Participate in multi-site tournaments

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Curriculum documentation

Time management

Diversity/community knowledge

Youth development

Education

BA/BFA in professional content area

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Artist (Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, & Film)

Department: Arts & Literacy - Youth Development

Reports to: Program Site Director

Date Posting: July 24, 2026

Date Available: September 8, 2025

Salary Range: $25 - $35 hourly

Work Hours: 21 hours/week during school year from 9/8 to 6/15. 30-35 hours/week during 6-8 week summer programming. After school hours vary by site. Occasional Saturdays and evenings.

Location + (in person): Bushwick, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Corona, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, Queens.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

About Coalition for Hispanic Family Services (CHFS):

CHFS is a community- based, family-focused organization of color providing an array of services to children and families in North Brooklyn and Western Queens. For over 35 years, CHFS has worked with vulnerable populations that include children in foster care, seriously emotionally disturbed children, youth, and families at risk of abuse and neglect. Our strength-based model also supports progressive youth development programs, family support services and community school partnerships, The provision of accessible, high-quality family focused services to families of color is central to our holistic approach of strengthening families in a culturally competent manner. Our family- centered work serves to strengthen communities one family at a time.

About Program:

The Arts & Literacy Youth Development Program is an innovative and comprehensive afterschool and summer program serving Brooklyn and Queens youth ages 5-14. We provide education, creative arts, youth leadership, and health programming. The program builds leadership and literacy through creative writing, visual arts, drama, photography, video, music, yoga, creative movement/dance, and apprenticeships. We engage entire families through monthly family literacy workshops, parent organizing, and comprehensive services available through the agency's other programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teaching Artist is a focal point position in the Arts & Literacy Youth Development Department, central to delivering quality arts and literacy education programming. The teaching artist provides dynamic, culturally sensitive arts instruction that engages students in project-based learning while supporting their social-emotional development as part of our collaborative program team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned content area
• Develop and implement sports activities that enhance understanding of sportsmanship, health, nutrition, and anatomy
• Develop student presentations and family engagement activities for Family Art Nights
• Participate in multi-site tournaments

Student Supervision & Safety

• Always supervise and ensure the safety and welfare of students, including during field trips or activities outside of program site
• Keep students engaged and create a classroom culture of respect and participation
• Maintain accurate attendance for assigned students
• Communicate with parents regarding student's progress in the program
• Make referrals to Art Therapist, as needed
• Supervise interns/assistants placed within the classroom
• Regularly check emails and respond in a timely manner, at least within 24 hours

Program Support

• Participate in events to recruit and retain program participants
• Maintain required enrollment in classes
• Participate in agency wide events
• Participate in all mandatory assigned trainings
• Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BFA in professional content area
• 3 years' experience as a teaching artist required
• Ability to create lesson plans and document curriculum
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of NYC Arts Cultural Community
• Experience working with diverse youth populations
• Occasional flexible schedule required (some weekends and evenings)

Preferred but not required

• Master's degree in related field (arts education, education, youth development)

Employee Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation/sick/holidays

Coalition for Hispanic Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity In the workplace across all employment opportunities.