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.

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.

PROGRAM DATES: October 2021 – June 2022 (Part-time)

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.

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

No calls, please.