Visual Arts Residency Educator for NYC Schools

92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associatio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,640 - 100,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem compensation

Job summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks experienced visual arts educators to lead residencies in NYC public schools. You will plan and deliver hands-on art experiences across drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital media, adapting to students with diverse needs and collaborating with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, preparing students for exhibitions, and attending trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching visual arts in NYC public schools, museums, or similar settings.
• Experience working in Title I schools.
• Strong foundation in visual arts education across a variety of media.
• Experience developing and facilitating engaging visual arts lessons and residencies for K-12 students.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to design student-centered visual arts lessons for diverse learners.
• Fingerprint clearance preferred.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly Visual Arts residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Design and facilitate grade-appropriate visual arts lessons fostering creativity and skill development.
• Teach a variety of visual arts techniques and media such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and digital art.
• Develop lesson plans and materials aligned with residency goals and student learning needs.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with teachers and school staff for diverse learners.
• Prepare students for classroom exhibitions, showcases, or culminating experiences.
• Participate in trainings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate with 92NY staff, teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared for each residency and manage art materials and equipment.
• Complete program documentation by deadlines.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Art education pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts / Art Education / Fine Arts

Job description

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks experienced visual arts educators to lead residencies in NYC public schools. You will plan and deliver hands-on art experiences across drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital media, adapting to students with diverse needs and collaborating with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, preparing students for exhibitions, and attending trainings.