Teaching Artist

Building Beats • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Building Beats is seeking skilled and professional Teaching Artists to facilitate high-quality programming across partner sites. Teaching Artists are responsible for delivering Building Beats curriculum with excellence, building strong relationships with youth and site staff, and upholding the organization’s standards for facilitation and program quality.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of and alignment with Building Beats’ mission
• Bachelor’s degree + at least 2 years of experience facilitating youth programs in a nonprofit or afterschool setting OR at least 5 years of experience facilitating youth programs in a nonprofit or afterschool setting (no degree required)
• At least 3 years of experience writing and/or facilitating curriculum
• Knowledge of the NYC K–12 education landscape
• Knowledge of: Positive Youth Development (PYD), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• Strong knowledge of music history, particularly hip-hop history and values
• Experience working with underserved youth in NYC, including: NYC public school students, Justice-impacted youth, Immigrant communities, Foster care populations
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, professionalism, and continuous learning
• Ability to pass required background checks, including: NYC Department of Education and Department of Health fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry clearance, State Central Registry clearance, Criminal History Disclosure clearance
• Ability to work at least 2 days per week on-site
• Consistent attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing afterschool programs
• 5+ years of experience writing curriculum for nonprofit organizations in NYC
• 5+ years working in youth development or education nonprofits
• Active creative practice in music, the arts, or digital media
• Bilingual (Spanish, French, Mandarin, Farsi, Russian a plus)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Familiarity with Airtable or similar systems
• Familiarity with Digital Audio Workstations
• Experience with relevant creative software based on area of expertise

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Building Beats residencies of varying lengths (one-day workshops, short-term series, semester-long, and year-long programs)
• Deliver instruction aligned with Building Beats curriculum and facilitation standards in: Music Production, DJing, Podcasting, Music Coding, Songwriting, Music Journalism
• Lead engaging, project-based sessions that build technical skill and confidence, with a strong focus on facilitation excellence
• Participate in monthly professional development sessions and attend all required trainings
• Complete all required administrative tasks (lesson planning, attendance, reporting, communication, background checks)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school site staff
• Represent Building Beats with a high level of professionalism and consistency

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level