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  • Position: Teaching Artist - Visual Arts (Contractor; Part Time)
    Organization: Decidedly Different Events
    Location: Queens, NY
    Reports To: Program Director

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
    Decidedly Different Events (MWBE), is a full-service event production company in New York City. Via our creative arm, we produce and manage high caliber art programs in NYC public schools.

    THE OPPORTUNITY:
    Decidedly Different Events (DDE) is seeking a part-time  Teaching Artist (Visual Arts) for an after-school program for the 2025-2026 school calendar year. The Teaching Artist will report to and work closely with the Principal of DDE and its Program Director. Primary responsibilities include the development and oversight of daily art projects for children in an afterschool setting that will provide the landscape for art showcases produced by DDE.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Attend program daily, Monday through Friday. Must be on school site during program hours, approximately 3pm-6pm (M, T, Th, F) / 12pm-4pm (W)

    • Develop daily art projects that align with chosen themes / clubs and submit weekly art project plans that provide framework to aid in facilitation

    • Submit weekly art plans for planning and (supply) procurement purposes
    • Ability to develop a range of activities applicable to various age groups (K-5) that dovetail with overall program goals

    • Develop a routine for children to follow, from program start to dismissal

    • Manage Teaching Artist Assistant responsibilities and activities

    • Ability to observe student behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and respond in a fitting manner

    • Provide safety guidelines for all projects and oversee associated safety protocols for all participants

    • Draft in-program incident reports and provide summary of program high and lowlights to the Program Director 

    • Meet with Principal of DDE to discuss program objectives and trajectory

    • Perform other duties as assigned

    WHO SHOULD APPLY?
    We’re looking for a candidate with real-world work experience, which doesn’t always equate to an undergraduate degree. Yes, we have preferences (which are listed below) but we will also strongly consider candidates with field experience. Here’s what we’re looking for:

    • Ability to teach arts and crafts to children
    • A background in fine arts (studying in college or comparable experience)
    • Skilled in conflict resolution 
    • Supervisory experience; manage classroom of 25-30+ students, maintain engagement, structure and positive learning environment 
    • Skilled in conflict resolution
    • A creative and highly organized individual

    Preferences:

    • Undergraduate degree (or working towards completion)
    • Bilingual, Spanish/English
    • Fingerprinted with the Department of Education (DOE)
    • CPR Certified

    SALARY
    This is a long term, part-time contract / freelance position (1099). Pay rate is $25-28 per hour, with a minimum of 15 hours per week (maximum of 20). This position includes uniforms.

     *ROLLING APPLICATION*

    READY TO APPLY?  

  • ABOUT YOU...

    Please complete all mandatory fields accurately and honestly

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  • Gender*
  • Are you authorized to work in the US?*
  • Are you above 18 years of age?*
  • Have you been vaccinated against COVID-19? Full vaccination is equivalent to ONE dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and either (or a combination of) Moderna or Pfizer vaccines*
  • If you HAVE NOT been vaccinated against COVID-19, do you plan to get vaccinated?*
  • Have you worked for the New York City Department of Education and/or the New York State Education Department in the last five years?*
  • Are your fingerprints on file with the New York City Department of Education and/or the New York State Education Department ?*
  • During the course of our hiring process, in addition to reference checks, Decidedly Different Events will perform a background check on selected candidates. Are you agreeable to having your background checked?*

  • TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK HISTORY

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  • EXPERIENCE

    Details, please!
  • Have you ever worked in a teaching capacity? (e.g. school teacher, para professional, day care)*
  • Have you ever worked in a supervisory role? (e.g. Manager)*
  • Have any of your previous roles required you to work with parents and/or children?*

  • SKILLS

    We know you've got them! Show them off!
  • Have you ever taught an art class / given art lessons?*
  • Which of the following the art mediums do you prefer using / teaching?
  • Do you have any experience in set building? Producing art for theatrical performances?*
  • Do you have experience developing bulletin boards / classroom door art?*
  • Which, if any, of the following app-based technologies are you familiar with / have used before?
  • Are you bilingual?*
  • If yes, in what other languages do you write or speak fluently?

  • EDUCATION

  • Have you completed high school or a GED program?*
  • Do you have (or are you working towards) an undergraduate degree?*
  • Do you have any teaching licenses or certifications?*
  • Have you had certified CPR training?*

  • WORK AVAILABILITY

    This position will undergo training in August 2025.
  • Earliest date you are available to start training?*
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  • Expected salary / hourly rate*
  • Occasionally, we might ask you to work longer hours. Are you willing to work overtime? Come in earlier? Leave later?*

  • WE'VE GOT TO ASK...

    (You knew it was coming!)

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  • APPLICATION SUBMISSION

  • By clicking the submit button below, I authorize former employers, references and any other individual/organizations to provide information to Decidedly Different Events and I hereby release and discharge any of the above and release Decidedly Different Events from any liability of any kind or nature. I also understand that it is my responsibility to keep such information current and accurate by updating it as often as necessary.  I agree to a criminal background check, fingerprinting if required, and will provide my vaccination status if requested. I understand that failure to meet any medical and/or health requirements for the position may prevent my employment with Decidedly Different Events. I further understand that, if hired, I may be required to provide proof that I am a citizen of the United States or currently authorized to work in the United States. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the hired company's rules and regulations, and I agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, by either me or the company's option. "I certify that the statements made by me on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. I understand that if I knowingly make any misstatements of fact, I am subject to disqualification, dismissal, or other action pursuant to employment agency policy and procedure, and subject to criminal penalties as prescribed by law."  

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