Teaching Artist

Position: Teaching Artist & Writer

Applications Close: August 18th 2024, at 11:59 pm EST

Type: Contracted Outreach Instructor (0-15 Hours Weekly TBD on Classroom Partnerships)

Department: Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati

Duration: September 4th, 2024 – May 30th, 2025 (24/25 Academic School Year)

Classroom Location: Cincinnati Public Schools & Greater Cincinnati Schools

Schedule: Available for school visits during 8 am – 3 pm (Full & Partial Days available)

Availability Requirement: At least one weekday consistently available throughout school year.

Program Description:

Artist & Writer in Residence (A&WiR) is the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s (AAC) free outreach and curriculum enrichment program that empowers educators and enhances the learning environment for students in Middle and High Schools. Students in the A&WiR program are challenged to problem-solve through visual communication methods and develop their 21st Century skills of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through sustained classroom engagement with local and regional Middle and High Schools, our staff of Teaching Artist & Writers enhance in-school studies in art, writing, foreign language, and social studies classes. Each partnering school that joins the A&WiR program is provided the materials, classroom visits, and lesson plan to create a transformational learning experience with a partnering Teaching Artist & Writer from the AAC. The program culminates in a field trip to the AAC to celebrate student development and growth in 21st Century skills.

Position Requirements:

• College degree in the Arts, English, Foreign Language, Education, or similar degree.
• Experience teaching, instructing, or leading events. Instruction in non-classroom environments such as camps, conferences, and museums are applicable.
• Experience working with teens and supporting student growth is a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Adapt engaging and innovating lesson plans for visiting Teaching Artist & Writer classroom sessions with a partnering Middle or High School.
• Visit a partnering K-12 school or library 5 times over the duration of one to two months on a customized schedule that works for both the school Teacher and the AAC Teaching Artist & Writer.
• Incorporate creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking within project lesson plans utilizing advanced methods/techniques within art, design, and creative writing.
• Approve dates to visit classroom(s) with partnering schools.
• Communicate with partnering classroom Teacher(s) via email.
• Lead a field trip at the AAC when your classroom students come to do a reflective/assessment activity and exhibit their created work.
• Administer and Complete student and teacher questionnaires and surveys.
• Incorporate social and emotional learning exercises with students.

To apply:

Email an attached resume and an attached cover letter (one page max) to: engagement@artacademy.edu with the header “Teaching Artist & Writer Application”

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