Substitute Teaching Artist

Arts For Learning Maryland • Baltimore, MD

11h

About The Position

Arts for Learning Maryland seeks substitute teaching artists to plan and lead arts-integrated lessons and/or arts exploration activities for students. When scheduled, the teaching artist is responsible for student safety before, during, and after the program. Substitute Teaching Artists are scheduled on an as-needed basis to provide program coverage, with dates, times, and working hours varying by program. The position is temporary and non-exempt, pays $40 per hour, and is not eligible for employee benefits. It is eligible for accrued Sick and Safe Leave. Employees are subject to federal and state background checks.

Arts for Learning Maryland enriches the lives and education of Maryland youth through educational and culturally diverse arts programs. Professional teaching artists partner with educators, schools, and school districts to provide arts learning. The organization is mission-driven and committed to advancing equity in education through the arts.

Requirements

• Demonstrable expertise in an art form and ability to present artistic samples.
• Flexibility in service of programs organized by Arts for Learning Maryland.
• Passion for students, ability to build meaningful relationships, and desire to go above and beyond to support each student's success.
• Strong interest in arts integration, exploration, and enrichment; experience is preferred.
• Ability to attend and engage in all required training and program dates.
• Ability to create inclusive environments that discover and cultivate students' gifts and talents and acknowledge, affirm, and reflect students' racial, cultural, social, and gender identities.
• Ability to examine personal biases and understand institutional and structural racism and their effects on policies and practices, especially in public education.
• Commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.
• Willingness to integrate into a non-traditional learning environment where flexibility and new, innovative ideas are valued and expected.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout the program day; keep up with and supervise students inside and outside the classroom; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; and frequently bend, kneel, and climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in arts integration, exploration, and enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead groups of students in arts-integrated lessons and/or arts exploration activities.
• Establish a positive and productive climate for all students.
• Build relationships with students, staff, and parents to create a positive, supportive community within the classroom and site.
• Attend required professional development and planning meetings.
• Collaborate with and support partners and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with site staff to ensure a safe and effective program for students.
• Follow and uphold all site health and safety procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Communicate regularly with parents, using either the school office landline or a personal cell phone; number blocking is acceptable.
• Supervise students and help ensure their safety before, during, and after scheduled programs.

Benefits

• Accrued Sick and Safe Leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, beginning on the first day of employment; leave may be used in increments of one hour or more and is paid at the employee's regular rate.
• Not eligible for employee benefits or PTO.

What This Job Offers

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