Teaching Artist

Description

Teaching Artists (ages 22+) support their Lead Teaching Artist and a team of Apprentices (ages 14‑21) to create a public art and community impact project on a seasonal basis (Summer). This job is available to artists with advanced technical skills who are excited to share their craft with the next generation. Seasonal project teams most often paint massive outdoor murals, but past projects have also included creative writing, dance, fashion, filmmaking, photography, and research.

Teaching Artists’ objective is twofold: to support the successful completion of a seasonal project; and to nurture Apprentices’ skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, goal orientation, and growth orientation.

Teaching Artist wages are $24.37 an hour. Teaching Artists work 30 hours per week for an 8‑week period, beginning in early June. Scheduled work hours are subject to change owing to inclement weather, but are typically between 8am – 4pm, Monday through Thursday. Teaching Artists must attend mandatory orientation the week of May 26‑29 between 9am – 5pm (exact hours TBD).

• Report directly to the Lead Teaching Artist assigned to the project.
• Support in the oversight of Apprentices assigned to the project.
• Support the Lead Teaching Artist with the development and execution of the project's weekly plans.
• Provide hands on technical artistic support for the project through instruction to Apprentices.
• Lead the organization and maintenance of the project's studio site, materials, and PPE.
• Create and maintain a safe and positive team dynamic onsite.
• Uphold Art Works' policies and procedures.

• Must be at least 22 years old at the start of employment.
• Must be available during scheduled work hours, with minimal conflicts.
• Must commit to Art Works’ mission, vision, values, culture and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Plan.

• Advanced artistic skills, as evidenced by a strong visual portfolio.
• Advanced organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Advanced communication skills, oral and written, that include listening, receiving and giving feedback.
• Intermediate teaching skills, as evidenced by the ability to instruct Apprentices with varying degrees of artistic knowledge and ability.
• Intermediate leadership skills, as evidenced by the ability to take initiative, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Eager to collaborate, work with others, and motivate a diverse team of young people.