Wordsmith-Teaching Artist Application

Wordsmith- Teaching Artist Position

Grounded in poetry, rap, and song, The Word is a radically inclusive literary arts movement for New Haven’s young people. The Word partners experienced teaching poets, award-winning spoken word artists, and emcees with creative students and teachers across the city to equip youth to become stronger poets and culture creators. Middle school and high school students have used The Word to shift culture in New Haven by creating earth-shaking original work and electrifying their communities in Citywide Youth Poetry Jams, WordFest, Lit Cyphers, and intimate writing workshops in schools and public places across the city. In its tenth year, The Word celebrates youth voice and power - centering BIPOC and queer youth - by supporting young poets stepping into teaching artist and leadership roles.
The Word seeks talented individuals excited to work closely with a diverse staff. Each Wordsmith will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, oversight, and review of assigned Word programs. Opportunities to co-lead programs with other Wordsmiths and Youth Wordsmiths is a perk of this position. This is a part-time, seasonal position. Our programming runs from September - June.
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Our After School Programs are scheduled in 90-minute blocks between 3:00 -6:00 pm during the week. Please share what days of the week/times you are generally available. *
Our In-School Programs are typically 2 hour blocks, scheduled during the week between 8:00-3:00 pm. Please share what days of the week/times you are generally available. *
Grade level preference*

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Please check the arts you prefer to teach (check as many as you want).*

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Do you speak any languages other than English, and with what level of proficiency?
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Why this position? Why now? How does being a teaching artist fit into your vision for yourself and the world?*
What is your COVID vaccination status? (Schools require in-person teachers be vaccinated. Virtual residencies may be possible for non-vaccinated teachers.)

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How did you hear about this position?
Thank you for understanding that we accept applications on a rolling basis and we are unable to guarantee placement for every accomplished teaching artist who applies. As our needs shift as an organization, however, so too do the artists we require for programming, so please follow up periodically throughout the year if you are not selected at this time.
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Wordsmith- Teaching Artist Position