Teaching Artist & Curriculum Liaison

Position Overview

The Teaching Artist & Curriculum Liaison serves as the bridge between creative vision and program execution at The Heart of Art. This role ensures that all curriculum is not only engaging and arts-driven, but also structured, intentional, and aligned with program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate program vision into clear, actionable curriculum

• Support teaching artists in delivering high-quality, consistent experiences

• Ensure alignment between literacy, wellness, and artistic expression

• Continuously refine programming based on feedback and outcomes

Curriculum Development & Alignment

• Design and refine curriculum for all HOA programs, including:

  • Lesson plans
  • Session outlines
  • Activity guides

• Ensure curriculum aligns with:

  • Program goals and outcomes
  • Literacy integration
  • Social-emotional learning principles

Teaching Artist Support & Guidance

• Provide clear facilitation guidance

• Offer tools, prompts, and structure for sessions

• Ensure facilitators understand how to deliver curriculum with both creativity and consistency

Program Implementation Support

• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum is executed effectively across sites

• Observe sessions (when possible) and provide feedback for continuous improvement

• Identify gaps between curriculum design and real-time delivery

Curriculum Standardization & Quality Control

• Ensure consistency in program delivery across different facilitators and locations

• Maintain and update curriculum documents as programs evolve

• Adapt curriculum based on student needs, feedback, and assessment insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

  • Reading & Literacy Liaison to align curriculum with literacy goals
  • Wellness Liaison to ensure trauma-informed and SEL practices are embedded

• Integrate feedback into curriculum updates and enhancements

Innovation & Creative Development

• Introduce new activities, storytelling approaches, and performance-based strategies

• Ensure programming remains fresh, engaging, and responsive to student interests

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in one or more of the following:

  • Teaching artist work (theatre, performance, or arts education)
  • Curriculum design or instructional development
  • Arts education or youth programming

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents

• Strong understanding of both creative facilitation and structured learning

• Ability to translate ideas into clear, engaging lesson plans

• Passion for using the arts to support literacy, confidence, and community

Impact of the Role

• Ensure programs are delivered with consistency and quality across all sites

• Support teaching artists in feeling supported, confident, and prepared

• Ensure curriculum is both creative and outcome-driven

• Enable students to experience programming that is engaging, structured, and transformative

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If you are interested in this role, please email your resume and cover letter to founder@ignitetheheartofart.org after completing this application.