Teaching Artist Trainee 2026

Training Overview

P.S. ARTS’ Teaching Artist Intensive is a two-week-long hybrid training designed to provide Teaching Artists with the foundational skills and knowledge to create an inclusive and engaging arts experience for students. The Spring Intensive is for those new to the field of arts education as well as seasoned Teaching Artists looking to expand and deepen their practice.

Training Topics

• Lesson Planning
• CA Visual and Performing Arts Standards (VAPA) Integration
• Positive classroom management strategies
• Social Emotional Learning
• Creating an inclusive and equitable community in your classroom

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience teaching and working with school-aged children (5-15)
• Interest and/or experience in an arts discipline – dance, music, theater, or visual arts
• Ability to work collaboratively in/out of a school environment and with school communities

About P.S. ARTS

The P.S. ARTS team is a diverse group of people with different skill sets and experiences, from various cultures and backgrounds with one thing in common – a dedication to arts education. P.S. ARTS encourages all employees to feel empowered by and model the Organization’s values of Art, Community, Equity, Innovation, and Excellence.

Participation And Performance

During the intensive, participation and performance will be evaluated. Trainees will be expected to participate fully and engage in discussions. Trainees who successfully complete training will be able to describe P.S. ARTS' mission, values, and how P.S. ARTS programming contributes to equity in public schools. Identify and apply P.S. ARTS key methodologies and strategies that support responsive and inclusive arts instruction. Facilitate a P.S. ARTS-quality arts lesson and incorporate feedback. Demonstrate the integration of reflection, assessment, and positive feedback into their teaching practice.

Application Deadline

March 27, 2026

P.S. ARTS is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.

P.S. ARTS also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation.

Employment with P.S. ARTS is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements.

P.S. ARTS will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.