Video Production Teaching Artist

Sundog Theatre, founded in 2002, is a Staten Island-based performing arts organization with an excellent reputation in 4 areas:

100+ arts-in-education programs in over 50 schools and organizations; we support our teaching artists, and are team players with the mission to create positive change through the power of live performance and the arts. Rates of pay are comparable to those of teaching artists throughout NYC.
Original, contemporary, and thought provoking theatre
Touring productions with educational and social themes

Position Overview
Sundog Theatre is seeking enthusiastic and creative Video Production Teaching Artists to join our arts education team. Teaching Artists lead engaging workshops and residencies in schools and community settings, helping students explore artistic ideas, build new skills, and express themselves creatively.

We are looking for artists who enjoy working with young people and are passionate about sharing their craft in a classroom environment. Teaching Artists should feel comfortable leading groups, adapting lessons to different learning styles, and creating a supportive and inclusive space for students to learn and participate.

Video Production Teaching Artists feel comfortable operating various video equipment and teaching students how to use it to create original works of video art. They work to foster a creative space full of inspiration, collaboration, and fun. Video Teaching Artists must also be proficient in video editing to combine the students’ work into one cohesive video for a final screening.

Responsibilities
Develop and lead engaging lessons within the video production discipline, grades 5 and up
Work with students to create original videos
Edit videos for screening culmination
Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating
Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs
Incorporate New York State Learning Standards and the NYC Blueprints for Teaching & Learning in the Arts
Communicate with Sundog staff about program progress and classroom needs

Qualifications
Professional experience in video production and editing
Experience working with students ages K - 12 in educational, community, or arts settings
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to create engaging lesson plans and hands-on learning experiences
Collaborative and flexible approach to teaching

Additional experience that is preferred but not required:
Experience working in NYC public schools
Experience working with District 75 or special education populations
Experience working with English Language Learners

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an arts-related field preferred, or equivalent professional and teaching experience.

Compensation
Teaching Artists are paid starting at $50 per hour, depending on experience.

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