Call for Teaching Poet
Temporary position –part time termed position, Non Exempt

YoloArts’ Art Education Programs  bring professional teaching artists into public school classrooms for 6 week teaching residencies. Providing quality, standards-based arts education, teaching artists guide students in process driven exploration and skill development in the arts. 

The Teaching Poet will provide curriculum and instruction for one, six-session, residency with the Yolo County Office of Education Special Education department. There will be four classes: 3 High School and 1 Middle school at sites in Woodland, Davis, and West Sacramento. Teaching Artists are contracted per program opportunity.

All Teaching Poet  Applicants will also be reviewed by the Education Committee for entry into the YoloArts Teaching Artist Pool. Accepted artists are eligible to apply for any YoloArts Residency opportunity, teach public programs at the Barn/Gibson House Classroom, and will be listed on YoloArts’ Artist Directory. Teaching Artists are contracted per teaching opportunity. Acceptance into the Teaching Artist Pool does not guarantee a teaching contract. YoloArts will use the Teaching Artist Directory when asked for teaching artist recommendations by partners and other community organizations.

Role of Teaching Artist

• Develop a progressive, skills based, poetry curriculum for students of varying ages and abilities
• Material Preparation for Class
• Provide instruction for classes in accordance with schedule
• Document residency with digital photographs and video
   

Preferred Qualifications 

• 2-3 years’ experience as a published author as evidenced by critical reviews, honors and awards.
• Experience working with high school age children
• Experience teaching middle & high school aged children
• Experience working within school programs
• Culturally competent and responsible teaching practice
• Access to transportation for travel throughout Yolo County to program sites
• Must pass TB test and background check
• Part Time Availability During School Hours: M-F 8am-3pm, April-May 2023

Physical Requirements

The physical specifications outlined are those that must be met to successfully perform the functions of this position.

• Must occasionally stand and walk for long periods of time
   

Application Requirements

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter including Artist & Teaching Philosophy Statements (Please address any Diversity, Equity, Access, & Inclusion teaching practices here)
• ~5 Artistic Work Samples
• ~5 Student Work Samples
• Sample Lesson Plan (Including Common Core & Visual and Performing Arts standards)
• Business License
• 3-5 Professional References
   

Terms of Employment

Teaching Artists are hired as independent contractors per program opportunity.

TO APPLY

Submit required application documents to YoloArts Education Committee:

Email: jharris@yoloarts.org
USPS: YoloArts
P.O. Box 8250
Woodland, CA 95776

No phone calls please. Application deadline is April 5th.