Teaching Artist(s)

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We seek several highly qualified and experienced Teaching Artists to lead in-school pre-show preparatory workshops, residencies, public workshops, and after-school programs for Pre-K-12 participants during the 2017-18 academic year.

Proven artistic and educational expertise in one or more of the following disciplines required: theater (particular interest in TAs who specialize in Directing, Playwriting, Shakespeare, Arts for Social Justice), digital arts, film (particular interest in TAs who specialize in documentary film and animation), dance (particular interest in TAs who specialize in Contemporary and African dance styles) and spoken word poetry. 

Teaching experience in the arts (previous work in New York City preferred). 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 13th. Auditions will be scheduled June 26, 27, and 28. Qualified applicants will be notified and invited for an interview/audition in mid-June.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Facilitate a one-time or a sequential series (ie. residency) of in-person or virtual workshops within BAM Education programs
Participate in multi-day curriculum development meetings at BAM with fellow BAM teaching artists to develop step-by-step lesson plans per BAM’s template(s)
Participate in reflection meetings with BAM staff and school partners
Communicate with school administrators/teachers to determine workshop scheduling
Participate in planning/reflection meetings with BAM staff and school partners
Attend relevant BAM performances
Submit online post-workshop reflection form to BAM following workshop(s)
Support program assessment and evaluation procedures
Support the planning and coordination of student culminating events
Attend BAM TA staff meetings, professional development, reflection and curriculum development meetings
Submit work hours on a weekly basis each Friday via online timesheet system 

Working Conditions:

Work will occur in traditional (ie. public school classroom) and non-traditional learning environments. Meetings and professional development generally occur at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

College degree (BA/BFA required, MA/MFA preferred) or professional equivalence
Proven artistic and educational expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: theater (particular interest in TAs who specialize in Directing, Playwriting, Shakespeare, Arts for Social Justice), digital arts, film (particular interest in TAs who specialize in documentary film and animation), dance (particular interest in TAs who specialize in Contemporary and African dance styles) and spoken word poetry. 
Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and customer service skills (both in person and over the phone). 
Ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships with BAM staff, school teachers, administrators and diverse range of young people. 
Teaching experience in the arts (previous work in New York City preferred) 
Curriculum development experience 
Familiarity with the NYC Blueprint for the Teaching and Learning in the Arts, and the Common Core State Standards
Willingness to work collaboratively with BAM Education staff and BAM Teaching Artists to develop curriculum
Experience working with diverse youth populations. Experience working with English Language Learners, students with individual learning plans, and students with disabilities a plus 
Awareness of youth developmental stages and current youth issues 
Ability to work during school and/or after-school hours
Commitment to ongoing growth and refinement of teaching artist skills by participating in appropriate meetings and BAM professional development

Application Instructions – must apply online, no phone calls or walk ins please. A complete application includes:

A Cover Letter that succinctly communicates in one page how your educational and artistic background aligns with the arts education mission and services of BAM.
A Teaching Resume that outlines all completed educational training and relevant teaching experience.
An Artistic Resume that outlines all completed artistic training and relevant artistic experience. Include any relevant work samples, including webpages and video links.
A Pre-Show Lesson Plan Activity designed to engage a class of 25-30 students for 10-15 minutes that prepares them for one of the shows/films from BAM Education’s 2016-17 season (a complete list of shows located at: http://www.bam.org/education). Submitted lesson plan should include: student learning objective(s), set-up instructions, step-by-step facilitation directions for activity, and post-activity reflection questions. The activity should be developed with a particular age/grade range of students in mind. For information about BAM Education’s past season go to http://www.bam.org/education
Three References with contact information who can speak to your past experience, particularly your facilitation skills and ability to engaging young people through the arts.

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[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a major performing arts venue in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, known as a center for progressive and avant garde performance. Founded in 1861 the first BAM facility at 176-194 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights was conceived as the home of the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn. It housed a large theater seating 2,200, a smaller concert hall, dressing and chorus rooms, and a vast “baronial” kitchen.

After the building burned to the ground on November 30, 1903, plans were made to relocate to a new facility in the then fashionable neighborhood of Fort Greene. The cornerstone was laid at 30 Lafayette Avenue in 1906 and a series of opening events were held in the fall of 1908 culminating with a grand gala evening featuring Geraldine Farrar and Enrico Caruso in a Metropolitan Opera production of Charles Gounod’s Faust. The Met would continue to present seasons in Brooklyn, featuring star singers such as Caruso, right through until 1921.

The new building is adjacent to downtown Brooklyn, near the Flatbush Avenue Station of the Long Island Rail Road and the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, the tallest building in Brooklyn.[/font][/size]

[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=large]Contact information[/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]30 Lafayette Avenue 

Brooklyn 11217-1486
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