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:

1. Read the full call to artists below, or click here to download printable version

2. Review the types of positions available below

3. Complete the application by downloading the form below

4. Submit the application, letter of interest, and supporting materials to director@ruralartsvt.org

5. 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)

1. Afterschool program leaders

2. Vacation camp and summer camp instructors

3. In-school residencies

4. Ongoing art instruction for adults and adults with disabilities 

5. Interdisciplinary arts instruction and media/technology curriculum integration

6. 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