Bilingual Teaching Artist - School & Community Programs Description & Qualifications Childrens Museum of the Arts seeks to hire teaching artists for in-school residencies in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx and the Springfield Gardens neighborhood of Queens. Bilingual Teaching Artists preferred. CMAs Teaching Artists are practicing artists and educators who facilitate multi-sensory learning and support creative problem-solving skills. Teaching Artists are essential to CMA in that they offer insight into studio programming, exhibitions, and cultural festivals from the perspective of a practicing artist. Within the framework of CMAs programming, Teaching Artists are encouraged to incorporate their own art practices into creating hands-on artmaking workshops. Additionally, Teaching Artists lead inquiry-based dialogue in the classrooms, gallery, and studios encouraging children and families to apply critical thinking to investigating and creating art. Ideal candidates are warm, outgoing, collaborative, flexible and creative. Bilingual Teaching Artist- School & Community Programs Under the supervision of the Community Programs team, the School & Community Programs Teaching Artist will have the following responsibilities: * Attend professional development trainings and meetings at CMA * Co-Teach sessions in school settings * Implement effective classroom management strategies and an organized class structure * Cultivate and motivate students through using interdisciplinary themes and making connections to their lives and the world around them * Encourage students to apply their observations, reflections, critical thinking, and creativity to make their own works of art * Provide students with opportunities to interact and reflect upon artwork of their own, of their classmates, and of emerging and established artists by implementing visual thinking strategies and CMAs pedagogy of look, make, share * Submit reflections, visual documentation, curriculum, and research on a weekly basis Key Skills, Abilities, and Experience: * Proficient in Spanish * Experience working with students with disabilities a plus. Flexible to make adaptations for diverse learners * Must have a passion for working with children and families, and understanding visitors needs, engagement strategies, and educational principles * Strongly believes in the core values of CMA and is driven by the mission * Ability to work as part of a team of dedicated professional. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, including the ability to build and cultivate relationships and work effectively with diverse groups * Commitment to efficient, equitable choice processes and excellent customer service * Must lead with positive approaches to behavior and customer service. Will be expected to apply museum guidelines for addressing challenging issues or emergency protocol * Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the plan for workshops. Must be open to learning and incorporating new tools, equipment and techniques. Enjoys working hard, looks forward to challenges, is a resourceful and creative problem-solver able to respond appropriately even if limited information is available * Preferred 1-2 years working experience in an community setting, arts or cultural organization, museum or educator position preferred and/or a genuine interest in teaching art to children ages 5-15 * Experience writing curriculum embedded with complimentary classroom management and inclusion strategies * Ability to scaffold and pace instruction for a variety of ages, development/physical abilities and settings. When required provide visual supports (i.e. signage, schedules, process) * Genuine interest in supporting the social-emotional development of children learning in a community setting * BA, BFA in fine art, design, illustration, art history, education, or related field preferred * Ability to speak a second language * Must be reliable and punctual; able to meet the needs of your committed shifts This is an hourly, part time position. How to Apply To apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and online samples of your work to: TA@cmany.org