Teaching Artist (Part-Time)

Young Audiences New York (YANY) is actively seeking practicing artists with experience working with young

people (3K-12th grade) for in-person, part-time contractual teaching positions in partnership with public

schools and community-based organizations. Our programming takes place at sites across the five boroughs

of New York City requiring our educators to be open to work opportunities in high-needs areas, particularly

in the Bronx and Queens. YANY works with artists who specialize in one (or more) of the following artistic

disciplines, but are specifically looking for artists with practices in the bolded areas:

• Dance: African, Choreography, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Step
• Digital Media: Animation, Content Creation, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Photography, Podcasting
• Music: Audio Storytelling, Brass, Digital DJing, Drums/Percussion, Keyboard/Piano, Music Production, Rap/Hip-Hop, Vocal Performance
• Theater: Acting, Improv, Musical Theater, Puppetry, Slam Performance, Spoken Word, Storytelling
• Visual/Fine Arts: Architecture, Design, Drawing, Fashion Design, Illustration, Painting, Printmaking, Public/Street Art, Sculpture, Textiles

YANY’s Teaching Artists (TAs) provide exceptional arts education instruction by designing and facilitating

multi-session arts residencies that integrate future-ready tools and innovative, imagination-driven

approaches. Working in partnership with classroom teachers and school administrators, TAs customize arts

curricula to meet the diverse needs of the students we serve. Our TAs demonstrate mastery both in their

art form and in educational practice, creating developmentally appropriate residencies that use the arts as

a catalyst for student engagement, skill-building, social growth, and meaningful connection to their

world. Through these experiences, students are cultivated into lifelong learners and passionate

appreciators of art. Teaching Artists report to YANY’s program staff.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive arts residencies for young people
• Attend planning meetings with partner sites and draft customized curriculum for each residency
• Work in partnership with teachers, administrators, and students to plan culminating events
• Willingness to experiment with new methods and tools that engage 21st-century learners
• Sustain regular, thorough, timely, and professional communications with YANY staff
• Submit curriculum, photos, reflections, and any other required documents in a timely fashion
• Generate and submit supply orders for residencies within program budgets
• Enter biweekly timesheets
• Attend meetings, trainings, professional development workshops, and other program events as requested by program staff

Competencies & Skills

• Mastery in traditional or digital/technological artistic mediums
• Passionate about working with school-aged youth and supporting their artistic growth
• Brings creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm to collaboration with students, partners, and YANY staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and authentic engagement with diverse communities
• Experienced in designing innovative multi-session lesson plans aligned with educational standards (including NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts)
• Committed to reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Skilled in staging performances or mounting exhibitions within a 6-12-session residency
• Meets programming and administrative deadlines reliably
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Understands the connection between classroom management and student engagement; applies effective strategies, with social-emotional learning experience
• Experience with arts therapy practices or techniques a plus but not required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or proven experience working in 3K-12 settings
• Demonstrated expertise in an arts discipline through educational and/or professional accomplishments and maintains an active artistic practice
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching art to young people ages 3-17
• Open to travel to sites in the Bronx and Queens (a significant portion of our partners are in these two boroughs)
• In-school and after-school availability, with a minimum availability of 2 full days per week
• DOE fingerprinting and background clearance (pre-employment)
• Ability to instruct in languages other than English a plus (specifically Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin)

Teaching Artist Pay: Starting instructional rate of $75/hour.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Teaching Artist

Application” for consideration. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to

those received by June 30, 2025.

Founded in 1952, YANY’s mission is to inspire, engage, and unite children and communities through

education, culture, and the arts. We believe art can be a catalyst to create equity and opportunity for NYC’s

youth, their families, and communities.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. YANY provides equal

employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical

or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,

genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or

local law.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Teaching Artist

Application” for consideration. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to

those received by June 30, 2025.

06/30/2025