Collington Square | Substitute Mentor Teaching Artist: After-School Enrichment

Arts For Learning Maryland•Baltimore, MD

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is seeking a Substitute Mentor Teaching Artist for their After-School Enrichment program at Collington Square ES/MS. This organization is dedicated to enriching the lives and education of Maryland's youth through diverse arts programs, partnering with professional teaching artists to provide extensive arts learning opportunities. Arts for Learning is a mission-driven organization that values community, innovation, and passion, with a staff, board, and teaching artists committed to advancing equity in education and helping students realize their full potential through the arts.

Requirements

A passion for mentorship, coaching and talent development.
Strong communication skills, with an ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly.
An ability to effectively provide feedback.
Demonstrable expertise in an art form, and ability to present artistic samples.
A willingness to be flexible in service to the After-School Enrichment program, organized by Arts For Learning Maryland.
A passion for students and the ability to build meaningful relationships, and a desire to “go above and beyond” to ensure each student’s success.
A strong interest (with experience preferred) in arts integration, exploration, and enrichment.
A willingness to use either the school office landline or their personal cell phone (number blocking is acceptable) to contact parents regularly.
An ability to create inclusive environments where all students’ unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated, and where students’ identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are acknowledged, affirmed, and reflected around them.
An ability to examine biases and understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education.
A commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.
A strong desire to fully integrate into a non-traditional learning environment where flexibility is strongly valued, and new and innovative ideas are cultivated and expected from all staff.
Ability to stand, walk, and be active throughout the program day.
Ability to keep up with and supervise students within and outside the classroom.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion when setting up and breaking down the classroom and/or preparing for performances and other events.
Bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs are also frequently needed during these programs.
Must pass a federal and state background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in arts integration, exploration, and enrichment.

Responsibilities

Mentor a group of emerging artists by exemplifying best teaching artist practices.
Work alongside emerging artists to yield engaging arts explorations for students.
Model best practices through enrichment lessons with students.
Provide real-time guidance during arts exploration time.
Lead a group of students in daily arts explorations workshops.
Establish a positive and productive after school climate for all students.
Build relationships with students, staff, and parents to create a positive, supportive community within the classroom and site.
Collaborate with and provide support for various partners and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with Classroom and Site Leads to ensure a safe and effective program for students.
Follow and uphold all site health and safety procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.