Reel Works seeks a Teaching Artist for our Reel Works in-Schools program for the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking for artists who bring fresh ideas in media making and education into our program offerings.

PROGRAM DATES:

October 2021 – June 2022 (Part-time)

Reel Works In-Schools serves middle and high school students throughout NYC. Students will learn from a combination of instruction, hands-on experiences, trips, and conversations throughout the school year.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and facilitate activity for scholars during the residency

• Create age-appropriate lesson plans and activities

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisory staff and team members

• Report weekly to supervisors about classroom activities.

• Support a Student Teaching Artist support by coaching and providing opportunities for them to lead several lessons

• Participate in professional development training from Reel Works and outside training partners: Ramapo, PASE, DOE, etc.

Qualifications:

• BA in Media, Arts and/or Education

• Proficiency in arts/media discipline

• Multiple languages is a plus

• Experience working with youth, teaching, and curriculum development aligned with NYC Blueprint for Learning & Teaching in the Arts a plus

• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and writing skills

• Be a positive role model to students, school staff and fellow Teaching Artists
• Be able to use Zoom and Google Classroom.

Salary: $35 – $45 per hour. This is a part-time position that does not include health benefits. Hourly wage commensurate with experience in filmmaking, technical skills, teaching, and youth development.

Please email a resume, cover letter, 3 references, and work samples via Indeed (linked above).