Opportunities
Rolling Basis Applications
Teaching Artist: As an ever-expanding exhibition and art-making space, Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) accepts applications on a rolling basis from talented teaching artists working in the fine arts, media arts, and early childhood fields. CMA teaching artist’s lead hands-on art-making activities and workshops and classes for children and families throughout the year. Eligible candidates may be placed in short and long-term opportunities in CMA’s on-site and school and community programs throughout New York. Teaching artists report directly to their respective Department Manger (Fine Art, Media Lab, or Early Childhood) and work closely to collaborate with fellow teaching artists. Within the framework of CMA’s programming, Teaching Artists are encouraged to incorporate their own art practices into workshop designs and curriculum. CMA teaching artist positions are hourly. The hourly rate will vary based on TA experience and specialization and the program. Availability on weekends and occasional evening hours are preferred. Starting rate at $16.25/hr, or based on experience. The mission of the Children’s Museum of the Arts is to extend the benefits of the arts to all children and their communities and to secure the future of the arts by inspiring and championing the next generation of artists and art lovers.
CMA seeks artists representing an expertise in a wide-variety of mediums.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be outgoing, energetic, self-motivated, and passionate about art.
- Minimum of with 2 years experience teaching art to children between the ages of 10 months-15 yrs.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Film/Media or Multi-media is required, an M.A. or M.F.A in related field is preferred.
- Must have strong people skills and the ability to work well with both children and adults.
- Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively on projects with staff and students.
- Knowledge of NYC arts community as well as an appreciation and knowledge for traditional and contemporary artists and practices (in Fine Art or Media Arts)
Please send your resume, samples of your work, and a brief cover letter to Rachel Rapoport at rrapoport@cmany.org.