Teaching Artist, Learning Through Art

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is seeking a Teaching Artist to deliver and support Learning Through Art (LTA) in New York City public elementary schools.

You will lead a 16‑week residency, collaborating with classroom teachers to create artmaking workshops tied to curriculum and culminating in a public exhibition at the Guggenheim. The ideal candidate will be a working, exhibiting artist based in NYC with a strong teaching practice, experience in elementary settings, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Based in NYC with active teaching practice preferred.
• Minimum two years experience teaching art to elementary students or youth audiences.
• Strong classroom management for diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with disabilities.
• Commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and inquiry‑based teaching.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with reflective practice.
• Preferred languages: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead an in‑school residency weekly for 16 weeks, teaching three classes per day for 90 minutes.
• Design a residency plan and focal project connected to school curriculum and Guggenheim works.
• Align lessons with the LTA framework: inquiry around a work of art, artmaking, and reflection.
• Coordinate with the LTA program team on planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, and feedback.
• Submit weekly lesson plans, order supplies, and complete timesheets.
• Prepare student artwork and documentation for the public exhibition and in‑school display.
• Attend quarterly professional development meetings and end‑of‑year review.

Skills

Teaching artist experience

Classroom management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multilingual support (Spanish, Russian

Education

BFA required

MA preferred

Job description

We are Guggenheim, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Four museums on three continents, united by the power of groundbreaking art to connect us to ourselves and to each other. Since our founding in 1937, the Guggenheim has introduced, celebrated and brought to the public the newest voices and visions in modern and contemporary art. When Solomon R. Guggenheim and Hilla Rebay set out to share the joy they first experienced in discovering experimental art, they initiated the creative risk‑taking that is today synonymous with “Guggenheim” throughout the world. Across the globe, each Guggenheim stands not just as a backdrop for visionary art but as masterpieces in and of themselves to experience.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the guidance of the Director of Learning, the Teaching Artist will work independently and as part of a team to deliver and support the Guggenheim’s hallmark in‑school residency program, Learning Through Art (LTA). LTA sends teaching artists into New York City public elementary schools where they collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and teach artmaking workshops related to the school curriculum, culminating in a public exhibition at theGuggenheim. The Teaching Artist will plan and lead a 20‑week residency that invites students to examine works of art, develop creative expression, and make connections to their own lives. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching art to elementary students and truly care about building relationships within diverse schools and learning communities.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Currently a working and exhibiting artist based in New York City; an active teaching practice is strongly preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching art to elementary students or youth audiences, including developing curriculum, lesson plans, or multi‑session artmaking projects in a school, museum, or community setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to work with students of varying needs and abilities, especially multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and experimentation; a strong understanding of inquiry‑based teaching and process‑oriented arts instruction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including a strong reflective practice and desire to learn from others.
• Ability to be proactive and adapt to a range of situations and shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal awareness.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Preferred language skills in addition to English: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct an in‑school residency one day each week for 16 weeks, teaching three single‑grade classes each day for 90 minutes per class.
• Design a residency plan and a focal project that connects to school curriculum, an essential question, and works from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
• Align lessons and classroom instruction with the LTA teaching framework, which typically includes inquiry around a work of art, artmaking, and reflection.
• Coordinate with the LTA program team around residency planning and logistics, including but not limited to scheduling, troubleshooting, and adapting feedback.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the residency, including but not limited to submitting weekly lesson plans, ordering supplies, and completing timesheets.
• Prepare student artwork, writing, and documentation for the public exhibition, A Year with Children, and work with the school to mount an in‑school exhibition.
• Attend quarterly professional development meetings and an end‑of‑year review with the LTA program team.

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT

• This position is part‑time and temporary for the duration of the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties upon request.
• This position requires traveling to a school in New York City, including schools in Brooklyn, the Bronx (District 75), Queens, and Staten Island.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree required
• Master of Arts with background in Visual Art, Art History, Education, or related field preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A

REPORTS TO: Director of Learning

LOCATION: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 and NYC Public Schools

WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule TBD

POSITION TYPE: Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt for the 2026‑2027 school year (September 2026–June 2027). Position will be covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110, UAW.

The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.