Young Audiences New York (YANY) is actively seeking practicing artists with experience working withyoung people (3K–12th grade) for in-person, part-time contractual teaching positions in partnership withpublic schools and community-based organizations throughout New York City. Many of our programstake place in communities representing the full diversity of NYC, specifically in the Bronx, Brooklyn,Manhattan, and Queens, and we value educators who are committed to creating inclusive, engaging, andaffirming learning environments for all youth. YANY works with artists across a wide range of artisticdisciplines and is currently prioritizing applicants with experience in the bolded areas below:Dance: African, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, K-Pop, Latin, StepDigital Media: Animation, Content Creation, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Photography, PodcastingMusic: Audio Storytelling, Brass, Digital DJing, Drums/Percussion, Keyboard/Piano, Music Production, Rap/Hip-Hop, Sound Engineering, Vocal PerformanceTheater: Acting, Improv, Musical Theater, Puppetry, Slam Performance, Spoken Word, StorytellingVisual/Fine Arts: Architecture, Design, Drawing, Fashion Design, Illustration, Painting, Printmaking, Public/Street Art, Sculpture, TextilesYANY Teaching Artists (TAs) design and facilitate multi-session arts residencies that foster creativity,artistic skill-building, collaboration, self-expression, social-emotional growth, and future-ready learningskills. Working closely with classroom teachers and school administrators, TAs create culturallyresponsive, developmentally appropriate curricula that center student voice and encourage youngpeople to take creative risks, build confidence, and make meaningful connections to their communitiesand the world around them. We seek artists who demonstrate both strong artistic practice and acommitment to positive youth development through collaborative, engaging, and reflective teachingpractices. Teaching Artists report to YANY’s program staff.Role and ResponsibilitiesDesign and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive arts residencies for young peopleAttend planning meetings with partners and draft customized curriculum for each residencyWork in partnership with teachers, administrators, and youth to plan culminating eventsIncorporate creative, inquiry-based, youth-centered, and future-ready teaching practices and tools that engage contemporary learnersFoster learning environments that support collaboration, self-expression, social-emotional learning, and positive relationship-buildingSustain regular, thorough, timely, and professional communications with YANY staffSubmit curriculum, photos, reflections, and any other required documents in a timely fashionGenerate and submit supply orders for residencies within program budgetsEnter biweekly timesheetsAttend meetings, trainings, professional development workshops, and other program events as requested by program staffCompetencies & SkillsMastery in traditional or digital/technological artistic mediumsPassionate about working with school-aged youth and supporting their artistic and developmental growthBrings creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm to collaboration with youth, partners, and YANY staff Centers youth voice, creativity, and identity within the learning processStrong interpersonal skills and authentic engagement with diverse communitiesExperienced in designing innovative multi-session lesson plans aligned with educational standards (including NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts)Committed to having a reflective practice and seeking continuous improvementSkilled in staging performances or mounting exhibitions within a 6-12-session residencyMeets programming and administrative deadlines consistentlyExcellent time management and organizational abilitiesUses positive youth development, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices to cultivate safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environmentsExperience with arts therapy practices or techniques a plusRequirementsBachelor’s Degree or proven experience working in 3K-12 settingsDemonstrated expertise in an arts discipline through educational and/or professional experience, with an active ongoing artistic practiceMinimum of 2 years’ experience teaching arts-based programming to young people ages 3-17Open to travel to sites throughout 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 weekDOE fingerprinting and background clearance (pre-employment)Ability to instruct in languages other than English a plus (specifically Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin)
