Teaching Artist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Teaching Artist Location: Washington, DC, US. Temporary position. Salary range: $25.00 to $45.00 annually. The LAYC Summer program works with 30 youth ages 14-18 for six weeks. Youth select a creative track and develop projects culminating in a public exhibition. The program supports social‑emotional learning and project-based learning. Weekly field trips relate to the creative track and inspire new conversations. We seek dynamic, engaging individuals to support the summer program from late June to early August. Art + Media Track Program Goals To develop young people’s creative abilities in Visual Art (drawing, painting, or mixed media), Digital Media (photography, graphic design, music production, or radio production), or Performance (theatre, spoken word) while exploring a shared community theme. Youth create work reflecting what they learned about the topics and issues they chose. A final public installation and performance is held at the conclusion of the program. Available Positions Teaching Artist positions available in any medium – visual art, digital media or performance. Program Dates June 23 & 25 – Staff Orientation & Planning; June 29 – August 7 – Program. Hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:30am – 3:30pm (Program hours 10am -3pm). Location 1419 Columbia Rd NW, Washington D.C 20009 Essential Responsibilities Create a welcoming environment for youth to engage and build community. Facilitate an interactive program that practices social‑emotional skills, builds technical skills, and provides opportunities for personal expression while ensuring a positive learning environment. Integrate engaging and hands‑on learning activities and provide a structure for youth to fully participate in the program. Assess the progress of participants throughout the course and keep staff informed of progress. Help students develop and complete projects to contribute to the final exhibition at the end of the program. Be responsible for the safety and well‑being of students and equipment. Develop a 6‑week syllabus for assigned class. Develop a pre‑post survey for class based on topic. Education & Experience Requirements One year of experience in the medium or topic you want to teach. Previous experience working with youth is a plus. Skills & Qualifications Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high‑quality, respectful environment. Ability to relate to a culturally diverse population. Complete criminal and child‑abuse/neglect clearances. Physical Requirements This is an active position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs. Equal Opportunity Statement LAYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected group. The above statements describe the general nature of the work. Management reserves the right to modify duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To Apply Please submit a resume, cover letter and work sample. #J-18808-Ljbffr Latin American Youth Center , Inc.