New: Teaching Artist | SALA (Summer Arts for Learning Academy)

Seasonal Employment at Arts for Learning • Baltimore, MD

7d • $50 - $50

About The Position

The Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA) Teaching Artist is the heart and soul of the Academy. Teaching Artists are paired with a grade level Classroom Teacher for the entire program (Monday - Thursday). These pairs are responsible for delivering engaging, meaningful, and joyful arts-integrated instruction both in and through the arts daily. Teacher/Artist pairs will co-plan and co-teach one class of arts-integrated math and one class of arts-integrated literacy to the same students each day. In addition, all Teaching Artists are expected to lead a SQUAD session each morning, in partnership with their Classroom Teacher.

Requirements

• Demonstrable expertise in an art form, and ability to present artistic samples.
• Experience working collaboratively and adopting/developing a co-teaching model with academic Teachers.
• An ability to attend and engage in all required training and program dates.
• A willingness to be flexible in service to our SALA community.
• A willingness to use either the school office landline or their personal cell phone (number blocking is acceptable) to contact parents as needed.
• 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 an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education.
• A passion for students: an ability to build meaningful relationships and a desire to “go above and beyond” to ensure each student’s success.
• 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 where new and innovative ideas are not only cultivated but expected from all staff.
• staff working in SALA will need to be able to stand, walk, and be active throughout the entire duration of the program day.
• They will need to be able to keep up with and supervise students within and outside the classroom, for example during Fitness and Fun time and field trips.
• Staff will also need to be able to lift up to 20lbs on occasion when setting up and breaking down classroom and/or preparing for performances and other events.
• Bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs are also frequently needed during SALA.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive culture and climate within the classroom by centering the program’s mission and core values, and addressing any issues within the parameters of site procedures and expectations.
• Create and submit a Majors & Explorations curriculum plan including supply requests by May 9, 2025 (Returning Artists) or June 6, 2025 (New Artists).
• Build relationships with students, staff, and parents and create a positive, supportive community within the classroom and site.
• Attend all professional development and planning meetings as instructed as instructed by Arts for Learning and SALA Site Directors
• Complete or oversee the completion of all required paperwork as assigned by the Site Director including student attendance records, student pre and post surveys or assessments, student observation rubrics, student progress reports, etc.
• Engage parents, guardians, and families effectively, including responding to family inquiries in a timely manner, and contacting parents/guardians to provide progress updates, share challenges, etc.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of the final student culminating showcase.
• Collaborate with and provide support for various partnerships and external stakeholders.
• Support fitness & fun at least two times per week in partnership with the P.E. teacher
• Submit verbal and written reports as required.
• Administer student program evaluations
• Follow and uphold all site health and safety procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Lead a daily 30-minute SQUAD (small homeroom group) that promotes character development and builds one-on-one relationships with students.
• In partnership with Teachers, deliver content effectively using the Arts for Learning Literacy and Math curricula. Teaching Artists are the common core arts standard specialists in the Artist/Teacher pairs.
• Serve as lead Teaching Artist for two daily arts-integrated classes: one math and one literacy.
• Provide one-on-one instruction and support to students as needed
• Plan and Lead a daily Arts Major or Arts Exploration class. These classes are not co-taught or co-planned with the Classroom Teacher partner and are fully the responsibility of the Artist to teach their art form.
• Support SALAbrations and/or field trips every Thursday.
• If applicable, provide mentorship and support to your assigned Artist Assistant to facilitate their growth and development as a future Teaching Artist.

Benefits

• Sick and Safe Leave is accrued at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked and begins accruing on day one of employment.
• Employees may use the leave in increments of 1 hour or greater.
• Employees will be paid at their current regular rate for each accrued Sick and Safe Leave hour used.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed