GlobalArts to Go and our sister company, Get Empowered! specializes in providing multicultural Arts Education, Mindfulness, Inclusion programs, and Interactive Assembly events. We have been working with NYC and national K-12 youth for 15 years and have a dynamic and growing team of Teaching Artists from 6 continents. Learn more about us www.globalartstogo.com and www.getempoweredall.com

GlobalArts to Go is in search of Teaching Artists for in-person, NYC-based, afterschool programs for K-8th youth in public schools, charter schools, and community-based organization centers, immediately hiring for arts residencies beginning in January 2022. This is an independent contractor/freelance position. Program sites are located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Queens in school & community center spaces. 

Class sizes range from 10-20 youth per group with an assistant teacher/support staff person provided at all sites. We are looking for Teaching Artists in the following dance & arts education genres: 

• Hip Hip Dance 
• West African Dance
• Latin Dance
• Caribbean Dance
• Arts & Crafts 
• Body Percussion
• Step
• Beatboxing 
• Music (Percussion based)
• Theatre Arts
• Storytelling
• STEM thru the ARTS (STEAM)

Qualifications:

• Must have COVID Vaccination proof as mandated by the NYC DOE 
• Must have NYC DOE Fingerprints (or willing to get done before starting programs)
• Availability for consistent, weekly, residency classes occurring Mondays-Fridays between 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm from January through June with summer opportunities available. Weekly hours can range between 2 to 15 hours per week in total (based on how many sites you get booked for and your availability)
• Must have at least 4 years of experience working as a lead Teaching Artist, facilitating hands-on activities with diverse youth populations in school/afterschool settings. 
• Must have strong group management and communication skills. 
• Must be able to modify activities as needed to engage and empower diverse youth abilities and diverse learning/communication needs.

Qualified candidates are reliable, timely, and friendly. Have a passion for working with youth in creative ways, sharing different art forms from around the world, and are committed to bringing fun, joy-filled Arts Education activities to historically underrepresented communities.

Compensation varies per site and residency. Typical residency jobs are teaching 2-3 classes per date, per program site. The minimum rate starts at $60 per class. 

To Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter outlining your experience as a Teaching Artist, two reference names with contact information (we will reach out to you before contacting them) written confirmation of your DOE fingerprints, and COVID Vaccination status to joan@getempoweredall.com with the subject line “Teaching Artist”