Teaching ArtistCeramics (71114) Position Available In Kings, New York

Teaching ArtistCeramics (71114) Pratt Institute – 4.0 Brooklyn, NY Job Details $90 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Bachelor of Fine Arts Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Working with middle schoolers Classroom experience Lesson planning 2 years Teaching Full Job Description Teaching ArtistCeramics (71114)

Salary:

$90.00

Hourly Location:

NY, NY Job Type:

Job Number:

202400206

Department:

K-12

Center Closing:

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern About Pratt Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY). Description Pratt seeks exceptional K-12 arts educators who will plan and teach art courses to elementary, middle and/or high school students in after-school programs in Brooklyn and/or Manhattan. Each year, the Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12 at Pratt Institute serves over 1800 children ages 6-18 in its numerous community programs, as well as coordinates a number of faculty-led initiatives and activities on and off campus. Working in a community setting, the instructor is an experienced and capable teaching artist, committed to the Center K-12 mission, who is excited to teach arts to elementary, middle school and/or high school students. The position may include, but is not limited to: curriculum development, leading classes, submitting supply requests, managing supplies, creating exhibitions of student work, survey distribution, and communicating with Center K-12 and community partners. Examples of Duties Develop daily lesson plans that develop students’ skills and move projects towards completion Creating a welcoming, stimulating, creative environment for all learners, supporting individual learners and leading group feedback sessions In addition to teaching the course, other responsibilities may include: Work with Center K-12 staff to support the evaluation of the program. Maintain weekly attendance records. Share short program reports and photos for K-12 outreach materials. Attend K-12 staff meetings, or meetings with Center Director to prepare for the program and check in as needed. Collaborate with other Center K-12 staff to solve issues/problems that may arise to make programs run smoothly.

Qualifications Education:

BA or BFA or equivalent required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a teaching artist. Must be available to work when program is in session. Commitment to positive youth development and asset-based frameworks is required. Previous teaching experience in a K-12 environment or working with low-income youth in NYC is a plus.

Teaching Skills:

Expertise in subject matter of the course. Must have the ability to work successfully with elementary, middle school and high school aged youth, including the ability to establish a working classroom environment. Ability to develop a multi-session sequence of projects. Ability to break projects into subtasks with specific skill development Must have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students and staff, as well as demonstrate intercultural competence with an understanding of the dynamics of diversity in a community education setting.

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Compensation is based on contact hours, determined by the number of credit hours assigned to each course. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions. To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4967980/teaching-artistceramics-71114 jeid-8fb678d7aed76f4988e4efa9258b6ad0