Job Description
Location: Varies in DFW area
Reports to: Site Specialist
Department: Unified Delivery
Position Type: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Days: Mon-Fri
Hours: Varies
Supervision: No
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Teaching Artist is expected to teach in various aspects of Big Thought’s Unified Delivery department. Occasionally, a Teaching Artist may facilitate Professional Development workshops and other special events.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to working with young people, especially those in diverse communities and neighborhoods across the DFW area. Skilled in managing learner-centered spaces, operating with a growth mindset.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Deliver high quality direct instruction to students ages 4-24 years old in alignment with Big Thought’s instructional framework of Six Dimensions of Quality (as instructed), Social Emotional Learning, and project-based learning.
- Consult and collaborate with educational coaches on Big Thought’s teaching practice as requested, working to incorporate coaching and training into instructional practice.
- Perform administrative responsibilities, such as submission of written lesson plans, assessments, teaching schedules, and supplies.
- Plan, document, submit, and implement lessons in collaboration with Big Thought staff that include co-teaching, modeling for novice instructors, scaffolding lessons, engaging learners with a variety of abilities, employ specific skill development within the Creator Archetype, and are learner centered.
- Attend content areas for campus training, professional development opportunities or team meetings that uphold best practices.
- Perform other functions that may be assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum two years’ experience teaching discipline in an instructional setting.
- An understanding of lesson planning, scaffolding lessons, and engaging learners.
- Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work schedule. Hours of work may require after-school hours.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Reliable transportation
Physical Work Environment:
To perform the duties of role successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions, and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion.
Note
WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT –REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND.
Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and an openness to always “lend a hand” as appropriate to another employee.
All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures.
All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned “other” duties in the spirit of teamwork.