Teaching Artist & Writer

ADP, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is seeking a Teaching Artist & Writer in Residence to partner with middle and high schools, adapting engaging lesson plans and guiding students to develop 21st‑century skills through visual art and creative writing.

This contracted W-2 outreach position is 0–15 hours weekly with school visits 8 am–3 pm; a college degree in the arts, English, foreign language, or education is required, and experience with teens is highly valued.

Qualifications

• College degree in the Arts, English, Foreign Language, Education, or similar degree.
• Experience teaching, instructing, or leading events in non-classroom environments (camps, conferences, museums).
• Experience working with teens and supporting student growth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adapt engaging and innovating lesson plans for visiting Teaching Artist & Writer classroom sessions with a partnering Middle or High School.
• Visit a partnering school 5 times over the duration of one to two months on a customized schedule that works for both the school Teacher and the AAC Teaching Artist & Writer.
• Incorporate creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking within project lesson plans utilizing advanced methods/techniques within art, design, and creative writing.
• Approve dates to visit classroom(s) with partnering schools.
• Communicate with partnering classroom Teacher(s) via email.
• Lead a field trip at the AAC when your classroom students come to do a reflective/assessment activity and exhibit their created work.
• Administer and Complete student and teacher questionnaires and surveys.
• Incorporate social and emotional learning exercises with students.

Skills

Teaching

Teen engagement

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Arts/English/Foreign Language/Education

Job description

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Teaching Artist & Writer

Professional Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1057

Program Description:

Artist & Writer in Residence (A&WiR) is the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s (AAC) free outreach and curriculum enrichment program that empowers educators and enhances the learning environment for students in Middle and High Schools. Students in the A&WiR program are challenged to problem-solve through visual communication methods and develop their 21st Century skills of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through sustained classroom engagement with local and regional Middle and High Schools, our staff of Teaching Artist & Writers enhance in-school studies in art, writing, foreign language, and social studies classes. Each partnering school that joins the A&WiR program is provided the materials, classroom visits, and lesson plan to create a transformational learning experience with a partnering Teaching Artist & Writer from the AAC. The program culminates in a field trip to the AAC to celebrate student development and growth in 21st Century skills.

Position Requirements:

• College degree in the Arts, English, Foreign Language, Education, or similar degree.
• Experience teaching, instructing, or leading events. Instruction in non-classroom environments such as camps, conferences, and museums are applicable.
• Experience working with teens and supporting student growth is a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Adapt engaging and innovating lesson plans for visiting Teaching Artist & Writer classroom sessions with a partnering Middle or High School.
• Visit a partnering school 5 times over the duration of one to two months on a customized schedule that works for both the school Teacher and the AAC Teaching Artist & Writer.
• Incorporate creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking within project lesson plans utilizing advanced methods/techniques within art, design, and creative writing.
• Approve dates to visit classroom(s) with partnering schools.
• Communicate with partnering classroom Teacher(s) via email.
• Lead a field trip at the AAC when your classroom students come to do a reflective/assessment activity and exhibit their created work.
• Administer and Complete student and teacher questionnaires and surveys.
• Incorporate social and emotional learning exercises with students.

Type: Contracted W-2 Outreach Instructor (0-15 Hours Weekly TBD on Classroom Partnerships)

Department: Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati

Duration:Academic School Year

Schedule: Available for school visits during 8 am – 3 pm (Full & Partial Days available)

Availability Requirement: At least one weekday consistently available throughout school year.