Working With Us

Teaching Artists – Multiple Disciplines

Marquis Studios is currently accepting applications from highly qualified and experienced Teaching Artists for the upcoming school year. We are looking for committed, flexible and creative individuals for In-school and After-school residencies with our client schools throughout the five boroughs. Teaching Artists must have a passion for arts education and previous experience teaching their art form(s).

About Marquis Studios

Founded In 1977, Marquis Studios is a multi-disciplinary organization providing arts-in education services to over 150 New York City public schools. Through strong collaborative partnerships we provide a full spectrum of multi-cultural residencies where students explore the visual and performing arts. Marquis Studios provides in-school residencies, after-school residencies and parent-child workshops to high needs school communities. In 2013 Marquis Studios was proudly named the New York City affiliate of VSA, which is the city wide organization on arts and disabilities. It is our aim to continuously provide quality programs through high impact arts opportunities while creating learning environments that strengthens critical thinking and creative skills.

(Website – www.marquisstudios.org)

We are currently accepting applications for:

-Music (including Percussion and Vocal/Chorus)

-Visual Arts

-Theater (Including Script Writing and Spoken Word Poetry)

-Puppetry

-Multi-media (Including Filmmaking and Animation)

-Architecture (Including experience with Model Building & Digital Architecture)

-Dance (all Dance Forms and Styles)

Job Description

Marquis Studios Teaching Artists lead in-school and after-school residencies and parent-child workshops for Pre-K – 12 participants in public schools throughout New York City. Teaching artists are responsible for creating engaging and educational lessons and working collaboratively with classroom teachers and students over a 10 week period. Each residency results in a culminating event that demonstrates skills developed while participating in the program.

Responsibilities

-Meeting paperwork deadlines as outlined by Marquis Studios staff.

-Creating original curriculum that aligns with the program expectations, school curriculum and reflects the voice of Marquis Studios residencies.

-Teaching a minimum of 2 in-school classes per week and/or possibly as many as 3 after school classes.

-Organizing culminating events that showcases students work on the final day of each residency.

-Planning programs and working closely with classroom teachers and school program coordinators to:

-Meet to plan 10-week residency, culminating events and overall residency logistics in person during a 45-minute planning meeting before the start of the program.

-Working with students to enhance their knowledge of the art-form and integrating teachers in the lessons to have a successful program.

-Working in after-school programs that may be in collaboration with teaching assistants.

-Facilitating 90-minute parent-child workshops on weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings. Workshops are assigned based on availability provided by teaching artists.

Marquis Studios TA’s are expected to meet specific professional development requirements including:

-Participating in mandatory bi-annual staff PD’s.

-Attending a two hour discipline specific meeting schedule by the Professional development specialist.

-Pursuing individual professional development opportunities totaling a minimum of 4 hrs

Please note: Teaching artists will be compensated for meeting all professional development requirements.

Qualifications

-Minimum of two years teaching an arts discipline in Pre-K-12 classrooms.

-Artists must display expertise in arts discipline of interest through; educational degree and professional accomplishments.

-Experience working in District 75 and Inclusion classrooms.

-Utilizing a range of classroom management strategies to meet the needs of individual programs.

-Ability to create innovative lessons and successfully integrate Common Core State Standards and NYC Blueprints for Teaching and Learning in the Arts.

-Must be creative, committed, organized and passionate about the arts.

-Strong verbal and written communication skills.

-Strong collaborative and inter-personal relationship skills.

-Ability to stage a performance in 10 – 12 weeks.

-Experience developing and teaching STEAM-based residencies a plus.

-In school and after school availability with the ability to teach a minimum of two days per week

-Flexibility to travel throughout the 5 boroughs – STATEN ISLAND TRAVEL & CAR A PLUS

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MARQUIS STUDIOS:

-Paid professional development.

-Paid admission to the Face to Face conference.

-Guaranteed to teach a minimum of 4 classes per day in an assigned in-school residency.

-Stipend for transportation, planning meetings and lesson creation.

-Bonus incentive for teaching at distance schools (while still located in the five boroughs these schools are often difficult to reach via public transportation).

Marquis Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to seeking a diverse staff with respect to gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, educational background, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability. All applicants are welcome.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Jobs@MarquisStudios.org – no calls please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Teaching Assistants

Marquis Studios is currently seeking paid teaching assistants to provide additional support in our After-school programs and select In-school programs throughout New York City. We offer diverse programming in the visual and performing arts. The teaching assistant program aims to match applicants with arts disciplines of their interest while providing meaningful teaching experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for arts education and experience working with students to enhance their knowledge of the arts.

About Marquis Studios

Founded In 1977, Marquis Studios is a multi-disciplinary organization providing arts-in education services to over 150 New York City public schools. Through strong collaborative partnerships we provide a full spectrum of multi-cultural residencies where students explore the visual and performing arts. Marquis Studios provides in-school residencies, after-school residencies and parent-child workshops to high needs school communities. In 2013 Marquis Studios was proudly named the New York City affiliate of VSA, which is the city wide organization on arts and disabilities. It is our aim to continuously provide quality programs through high impact arts opportunities while creating learning environments that strengthens critical thinking and creative skills.

(Website – www.marquisstudios.org)

Responsibilities include:

-Availability for a minimum of two afternoons, to assist in after-school programs conducted during 1.5 – 2 hour blocks, between 2:15pm – 6:00pm; Monday through Friday.

-Commitment to scheduled residencies for the duration of the program cycle.

-The teaching assistant will aid the lead teaching artist in a class of 20-25 children in grades Pre-K -12.

-Work with the teaching artist to establish a healthy, safe and fun learning environment and serve as a positive role model

-Assisting with classroom management while, monitoring students’ when they are working in separate groups or outside of the designated residency space.

-Arrive at the site 15 minutes before class begins to help the lead artist prepare. Including but not limited to: unlocking classroom doors, gathering necessary materials, setting up equipment and/or organizing the space.

-Assist in cleaning up after residency.

-Complete daily record keeping duties as requested.

-Take leadership role during emergency/crisis situations if needed.

Special Programs & In-school residency responsibilities:

-Working in select In-school programs that align with areas of interest and experience with the art form.

-All In-school opportunities require a minimum commitment of 4hrs.

-Assisting at special programs and events throughout the school year.

-Participating in mandatory teaching assistant orientation.

Qualifications:

-Minimum of two years of college education, currently enrolled in a 4 year program or have already received a degree in an educational or arts related field.

-Experience working with youth of various ages in any capacity.

-Interest in arts education, be a practicing artist, art educator or art student.

-Must be interested and dedicated to improving communities through arts education and exploration.

-Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with youth, teachers and school administrators.

-Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, follow directions and communicate effectively.

-Some experience with special needs students is a plus.

-Fingerprinting and background check will be required within 4 weeks of employment.

Benefits

-Assigned to a minimum of 2 programs weekly for 10 weeks each(30 weeks per year)

-Excellent training working in collaboration with a lead teaching artist who has been in the field for a minimum of 5 years.

-Advancement opportunities.

Compensation – $60 per 2hr session (10 sessions minimum)    

Marquis Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to seeking a diverse staff with respect to gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, educational background, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability. All applicants are welcome.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Jobs@MarquisStudios.org – no calls please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.