Teaching Artists - Signature Performing Arts Programs
$93,600–$135,200 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate standardized curriculum frameworks for Signature Performing Arts Programs, guiding students through project-based, inquiry-driven creative processes that integrate storytelling, history, social justice, and performance. Direct and stage high-quality final performances showcasing student voice for school communities and citywide festivals. Lead engaging, student-centered lessons fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking while adapting frameworks to meet diverse classroom needs. Create inclusive environments where students explore and grow as artists and scholars, completing required documentation and participating in professional learning communities. Collaborate with leadership and school partners to align strategies and support student progress. This role supports LEAP's mission of building a great place to work through a community-oriented, mission-driven approach that champions a compassionate, inclusive culture.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience teaching in K–12 school settings
- Demonstrated excellence in one or more performing arts disciplines listed
- Proven ability to implement a standardized, project-based, arts-integrated curriculum
- Experience directing and staging culminating performances that reflect student learning, creativity, and artistic excellence
- Familiarity with culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices, including experience working with Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners
- Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
- Passion for using the arts to honor diverse stories, identities, and perspectives and to create learning spaces where all students thrive
- Punctual, responsible, resilient, and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Flexible schedule and willingness to travel to sites across multiple boroughs
- Bachelor's degree in the Arts or Education, or equivalent professional experience
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