Resident Teaching Artist Opportunity for TK-12 Education
What Is a Teaching Artist?
A Teaching Artist conducts engaging workshops in visual and/or performing arts disciplines for TK–12 students.
Dance | Visual Arts | Theater | Music
Status:
Part-time, Independent Contractor
Start Date:
Placements available throughout the year, including summer
Compensation:
$28+ per workshop (fee negotiable based on experience)
Schedule:
Set your own schedule, provided you are able to fulfill contract requirements
Service Area:
Opportunities available throughout Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties
Description
Teaching Artists conduct weekly art education workshops in their preferred visual or performing arts discipline in TK–12 classrooms across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties, including many Title I schools. Flexibility and creativity are essential, as Teaching Artists collaborate closely with classroom teachers and school staff to deliver arts instruction during designated instructional times.
Key features of this role include flexible scheduling during school hours; opportunities for after-school and summer programming at a higher pay rate; support from a dedicated school liaison or program associate to assist with contract management; and meaningful work that promotes equitable access to high-quality arts education for youth throughout Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties.
How to Submit Interest
Please send a résumé, references, and a brief description of your workshop content to one of the following Program Associates.*
North Santa Barbara County/San Luis Obispo County Contact:
Erin Sawyer, Program Associate
esawyer@sbceo.org
South Santa Barbara County/Ventura County Contact:
Kelly Mitchell, Program Associate
kmitchell@sbceo.org
*Please include a subject Line: “CCP Teaching Artist” or your email will be sent to spam.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of two years’ experience working with youth (elementary and middle school); educators with varied experience across TK–12 will be considered
An imaginative approach to teaching visual and/or performing arts to students
Ability to effectively manage a classroom of up to 30 students
Reliable transportation
Ability to communicate professionally via email, text, and phone
TB clearance and Live Scan certification processed specifically through the Santa Barbara County Education Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with socioeconomically disadvantaged communities and/or Title I schools
Bilingual or multilingual
Degree from an accredited institution or education in progress
Knowledge of and experience teaching the current California Arts Standards
Experience integrating multicultural programming
Commitment to promoting a classroom environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion