Freelance Design Educator

Job Summary: 

The Center for Architecture is seeking freelance Design Educators to teach in our K–12 

architecture and design education program, Learning By Design; a multi session residency 

offered during the school day. Programs typically run for 6–10 weeks, serving multiple classes 

with weekly 90-minute classroom workshops on a program theme. Our programs use hands-on, 

project-based design activities to enrich classroom studies, build students’ understanding and 

appreciation of architecture and the built environment, and develop their design sensibilities 

and critical thinking skills.  

Candidates must be willing to travel to program sites throughout the city and to collaborate 

with partner teachers to develop age-appropriate, sequential lessons that integrate 

architecture and design into classroom studies.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor's or master's degree in education and/or arts education, architecture, 

design, engineering;  

• Minimum two years’ experience leading hands-on art/design projects with K-12 

audiences in a school, museum, or community setting;   

• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to work with students of varying 

abilities;  

• Familiarity with NYC Public Schools curriculum, NY State Blueprint for Teaching and 

Learning in the Arts and curriculum standards, including the Social Studies and Science 

Scope and Sequence;  

Qualified candidates will be asked to provide sample lessons plans based on topics provided by 

the Center for Architecture and to lead a design-based activity for CFA staff. Design Educators 

accepted for employment must be fingerprinted by the New York Public Schools before taking 

on a program in an NYC public school. The CFA will reimburse the fingerprinting fee. 

Compensation: Design Educators are paid on a per program basis as independent contractors 

at a rate of $165/90-minute classroom session with students. Additional compensation is 

provided for planning meetings, curriculum research, and other training and meetings as 

required.  

Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to 

[email protected].  Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line 

of your email. No phone calls, please. 

About the Center for Architecture: The Center for Architecture is a leading cultural venue for 

architecture and the built environment in New York City. The Center for Architecture shares a home 

with the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter and has the unique advantage of 

drawing upon the ideas and experiences of practicing architects to produce thought provoking 

exhibitions, informative public programs, and engaging design education experiences for K-12 

students, teachers and families. It also leads New York City’s annual month-long architecture and 

design festival, Archtober. The Center for Architecture’s aim is to educate a broad audience about 

the built environment and the value of contemporary architectural practice in urban life. 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to 

[email protected].  Please put the job title and your last name in the subject line 

of your email. No phone calls, please. 

07/23/2025