Resident Teaching Artist - Saul Zaentz Job at Arts for Learning Maryland in Bal

Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is devoted to enriching the lives and education of Maryland’s youth through educational and culturally diverse arts programs. Through Arts for Learning, professional teaching artists from all disciplines partner with educators, schools, and school districts to provide -- on average -- over 560,000 hours of learning in, through, and about the arts to more than 155,000 Maryland students annually.

Arts for Learning is a mission-driven organization that values community, innovation, and passion. The staff, board, and teaching artists have a shared commitment to advance equity in the field of education by working tirelessly to generate opportunities for students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts.

Position Overview

Arts for Learning Maryland seeks a passionate, experienced teaching artist—specializing in theater, music, visual arts, or dance—to serve as a Resident Teaching Artist embedded within one of our community school partner sites.

This full-time (32 hours/week) staff role is school-based and involves co-planning and co-teaching arts-integrated lessons with classroom teachers, supporting the school’s arts-integration strategy, and fostering deep engagement with students, families, and educators. This position also serves as the school’s Arts Integration Coach.

During the summer, the Resident Teaching Artist will work as a coach or teaching artist within the Summer Arts & Learning Academy (SALA). Additional responsibilities include supporting school community events and leading one weekly after-school or studio class.

This position will report to the Director of Arts Integration and begin with a 6 month probationary (pilot) period. Position funding is anticipated for 2.5 years, with the possibility of ending at that time.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-plan and co-teach arts-integrated lessons with core subject teachers.
• Serve as the school’s Arts Integration Coach, supporting educators in embedding arts practices into instruction.
• Collaborate with school leaders, improvement teams, and community school coordinators to develop and implement an arts-centered strategy supporting academic growth, student wholeness, and family engagement.
• Facilitate family engagement events (e.g., arts nights, showcases).
• Facilitate professional development sessions for teachers.
• Lead one weekly after-school class or studio class based on school needs.
• Support student- and community-centered initiatives as determined by the principal.
• Participate in SALA during the summer as a coach or teaching artist.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience as a teaching artist or certified fine arts teacher, and an active artistic practice.
• Demonstrated experience with arts integration and co-teaching models; experience within an A4L program preferred.
• Strong ability to build collaborative, trust-based relationships with administrators, educators, students, and fellow artists.
• Commitment to centering equity, social justice, and anti-racist practices in arts education.
• Experience working with diverse student and community populations, including people from varied racial, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $36.45. We offer an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, and a flexible paid time off policy.

To Apply:

The application deadline is 5:00pm ET on December 1, 2025. For consideration, please apply on our website at artsforlearningmd.org. Please do not send applications that include headshots or photos of yourself. No phone calls or recruiters, please. All employees will be subject to a federal and state background check in accordance with state and federal law.

Arts for Learning Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.