Calling Educators, Enrichment Leaders, and Teaching Artists
We're hiring! Calling all artists, educators, and creative outdoor types to apply for teaching positions. River Arts is collaborating with the Rural Arts Collaborative (GRACE, WonderArts VT and Spark) and Catamount Film and Arts on the recruitment of teaching artists for our programs. Applications are due by May 9. Come teach with us!
The Rural Arts Collaborative, River Arts, and Catamount Arts seek teachers in year-round creative enrichment programs. This is an excellent opportunity to earn a living inspiring others through the arts in Northeastern Vermont. Through this collaborative interview process, artist applicants share their skills and abilities with creative program directors from three organizations at once. Our aim is to identify and hire reliable, interested, and committed artists to advance our common goal of delivering high quality creative experiences to youth and adults in Northeastern Vermont. We will consider applicants who are interested in private contracting and/or hired staff positions. Click here to download the printable call to artists.
To apply:
Read the full call to artists below, or click here to download printable version
Review the types of positions available below
Complete the application by downloading the form below
Submit the application, letter of interest, and supporting materials to director@ruralartsvt.org
We will contact you for interviews and next steps
Media
We seek skilled, versatile artists and educators with experience in the arts, including but not limited to:
Movement
Theater
Nature Connection
Printmaking
Photography
Natural Crafts
Poetry/Spoken Word
Graphic Design
Video/Animation
Painting
Drawing
Sculpture
Fiber arts
Ceramics
Variety of positions available (instructors serve ages based on experience/preference)
Afterschool program leaders
Vacation camp and summer camp instructors
In-school residencies
Ongoing art instruction for adults and adults with disabilities
Interdisciplinary arts instruction and media/technology curriculum integration
Teaching assistants
Successful teaching artists will have the following skills
Ability to create class outlines including curricula and syllabi
Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills
Ability to work with a Programs Team for design and mission alignment
Ability to work independently with attention to detail including how and when to implement program impact evaluation
Excellent classroom management skills
Ability to receive constructive feedback and integrate it into future delivery
Pay
Pay rates can range from $15 - $25 per hour depending on experience, time commitment, and arrangement with the hiring organization. Other benefits include flexible work schedules, professional development and skills training, and a friendly, creative, welcoming working environment.
Qualifications
Experience facilitating lessons in an artistic discipline
Experience writing lesson plans
Experience working with at least one of the following audiences:
Children age 3-5 (pre-K)
Children age 5-11 (elementary)
Preteens and teens (Middle and high school)
Children with disabilities (any age)
Adults or elders
Adults with disabilities
How to Apply
Please visit ruralartsvt.org/employment, review the locations and positions available, and complete our online application. Submit the application along with your portfolio and other materials by Monday, May 9th at 5:00 p.m. to Sarah Mutrux at director@ruralartsvt.org.
Timeline for hires
Application deadline Monday, May 9 at 5 pm
Call screenings and interview scheduling May 12 - 15
In-person interviews including hands-on teaching demonstrations May 17 - 19
Extension of offers from organizations May 25 - June 1