Teaching Artist

$42,640 - $44,512/Yr

Peabody Essex Museum - Salem, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Salem, MA

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About the position

The Teaching Artist position at the Peabody Essex Museum involves leading in-school and after-school workshops, as well as paid programming during school and summer breaks. The role focuses on delivering multidisciplinary classes that may include theater, music, dance, crafts, and visual arts, aimed at engaging students in creative learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-school and after-school workshops for students.
• Develop and implement multidisciplinary classes including theater, music, dance, crafts, and visual arts.
• Engage students in creative learning experiences during school and summer breaks.
• Commit to regular weekday daytime hours and occasional weekend and evening sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Arts, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience teaching in an arts education program or training in arts education at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to regular weekday daytime hours and occasional weekend and evening availability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a variety of artistic disciplines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $20.50 to $21.40 based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.