Calling All Teaching Artists

Pay rate of $222 (1 to 1) or $244 (VTP) per week, per studioSemi-monthly pay during the program termConsistent support from regional coordinator and operations staffFlexible scheduling for performing artists: You work with the school site ambassador to determine a schedule that works best for youProvide weekly on-site music lessons and mentorship (private or small-group) to students for at least one studio from October through MayCoordinate schedules and logistics for auditions, lessons, mid- year and end-of-year performances, and any planned offsite eventsSupport each student’s unique development Prepare students for at least 2 performance opportunitiesHave a voice within the ArtSmart community: Attend scheduled community meetings and complete mentor surveys so that ArtSmart can make its curriculum student and mentor centric.Have a major impact on the community you serve, acting as an ambassador of communication between your community and ArtSmart staffShare ArtSmart stories by collecting occasional media contentImplement the ArtSmart curriculum with support from the ArtSmart Mentor handbook and trainings Mentor Job Description MENTOR JOB DESCRIPTION MISSION & VISION ArtSmart is a 501(c) nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of youth in under-resourced communities across the US through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship by paid, professional artists. Our vision is to provide students a pathway to academic, economic, and emotional stability through music mentorship. Learn about our impact at artsmart.org/impact. Benefits Your mentorship will empower students beyond the music room. As a teaching artist, you can expect to... Programs From October through May, ArtSmart provides evidence-based music mentorship to help students develop life skills beneficial beyond the classroom. Students receive mentorship through private or small-group settings. One-to-One Mentorship Program Individualized instruction through private voice and instrumental lessons that explore diverse repertoire, develop confidence and self-esteem, and spark intrinsic motivation to acieve goals artistically and academically. Vocal Theater Program You will mentor small groups of 3 and guide the creation of an original theatrical piece with music and dialogue that explores social issues and personal values through team-building exercises, acting, and singing. Students develop transferable skills in teamwork and communication. Mentor Job Description Your mentorship will empower students beyond the music room. As a teaching artist, you can expect to... Provide weekly on-site music lessons and mentorship (private or small-group) to students for at least one studio from October through MayCoordinate schedules and logistics for auditions, lessons, mid-year and end-of-year performances, and any planned offsite eventsSupport each student’s unique developmentPrepare students for at least 2 performance opportunitiesHave a voice within the ArtSmart community: Attend scheduled community meetings and complete mentor surveys so that ArtSmart can make its curriculum student and mentor centric.Have a major impact on the community you serve, acting as an ambassador of communication between your community and ArtSmart staffShare ArtSmart stories by collecting occasional media contentImplement the ArtSmart curriculum with support from the ArtSmart Mentor handbook and trainings Benefits Pay rate of $222 (1 to 1) or $244 (VTP) per week, per studioSemi-monthly pay during the program termConsistent support from regional coordinator and operations staffFlexible scheduling for performing artists: You work with the school site ambassador to determine a schedule that works best for you Programs From October through May, ArtSmart provides evidence-based music mentorship to help students develop life skills beneficial beyond the classroom. Students receive mentorship through private or small-group settings. One-to-One Mentorship Program Vocal Theater Program Individualized instruction through private voice and instrumental lessons that explore diverse repertoire, develop confidence and self-esteem, and spark intrinsic motivation to acieve goals artistically and academically.You will mentor small groups of 3 and guide the creation of an original theatrical piece with music and dialogue that explores social issues and personal values through team-building exercises, acting, and singing. Students develop transferable skills in teamwork and communication. MISSION & VISION ArtSmart is a 501(c) nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of youth in under-resourced communities across the US through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship by paid, professional artists. Our vision is to provide students a pathway to academic, economic, and emotional stability through music mentorship.