Visual Arts Teaching Artist - Per Diem

92nd Street Y; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,120 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

92nd Street Y seeks experienced Visual Arts educators to lead residencies in NYC public schools. You will guide students through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art, shaping creativity and critical thinking through hands‑on projects.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, adapting to diverse learners, and presenting student work in exhibitions. Regular collaboration with school staff and 92NY partners is essential, with planning meetings starting in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or related field.
• 3–5 years teaching experience in NYC public schools, museums, or community arts organizations.
• Experience in Title I schools.
• Foundation across media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, digital art).
• Experience designing engaging visual arts residencies for students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly Visual Arts residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Design grade-appropriate visual arts lessons fostering creativity and skill development.
• Teach a variety of visual arts techniques and media.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with residency goals and student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support diverse learning needs.
• Prepare students for classroom exhibitions or showcases.
• Participate in trainings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate with 92NY staff, teachers, and school partners.
• Manage art materials and equipment, and complete required documentation.

Skills

Visual arts education

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts or related field

3–5 years teaching in NYC public schools or similar

Job description

Job Summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts brings arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to thousands of K-12 students and educators across New York City each year.

We are seeking experienced visual arts educators to lead Visual Arts residencies in NYC public schools. Through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, and other hands‑on artistic experiences, students build creativity, artistic skills, confidence, critical thinking, and self‑expression.

This role includes developing lesson plans and facilitating visual arts residencies that respond to the needs and interests of students while supporting school and program goals. Candidates should be comfortable adapting instruction for students with a wide range of learning needs in collaboration with classroom teachers and school staff.

Assignments may take place in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, with priority given to candidates available to teach in Queens and Brooklyn.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Plan and lead weekly Visual Arts residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Design and facilitate grade-appropriate visual arts lessons that foster creativity, artistic skill development, critical thinking, and self‑expression.
• Teach a variety of visual arts techniques and media, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and digital art, as appropriate to the residency.
• Develop lesson plans and materials aligned with residency goals and student learning needs.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers and school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Prepare students for classroom exhibitions, showcases, or other culminating experiences when applicable.
• Participate in required trainings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, classroom teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared for each residency and manage art materials, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Complete required program documentation by established deadlines, including attendance records, photos, student reflections, or other materials requested by 92NY.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching visual arts in NYC public schools, museums, community arts organizations, or comparable educational settings.
• Experience working in Title I schools.
• Strong foundation in visual arts education across a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, mixed media, digital art, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing and facilitating engaging visual arts lessons and residencies for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, student‑centered visual arts lessons while remaining flexible and responsive to the needs of diverse learners.
• Current fingerprint clearance through the New York City and New York State Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Work Environment & Requirements

Applicants should be available for professional development and planning meetings with 92NY staff in September/October 2026.

Teaching takes place during regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional after‑school hours, 2:30-5:00 PM, from October 2026-May 2027.

Residency sessions typically consist of 45‑minute class periods. Teaching Artists may lead one to six classes during each school visit, with schedules determined by school assignment.

Per Diem Compensation

$113 per class session.

Additional compensation is provided for participation in curriculum meetings with 92NY staff and planning meetings with school partners.