Chicago Public Schools
Teaching Artist, RE:ALIZE Program (Part-Time/Temporary Role)
Chicago Public Schools - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Work at Chicago Public Schools
Overview
- View job
Overview
Teaching Artist, RE:ALIZE Program (Part-Time/Temporary Role)
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments
student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. The Department of Arts Education (DAE) champions high-quality arts education by providing arts learning opportunities for students, strengthening teacher and administrator capacity, and promoting policies that expand equitable access to the arts for all students. The CPS Department of Arts Education and Wells Community Academy High School partner to present RE:ALIZE, the premier early college arts program in Chicago. Drawing Juniors and Seniors without robust arts access at their home schools to Columbia College Chicago and the Wells campus, RE:ALIZE provides a two-year sequence of standards-based, culturally relevant, rigorous coursework and currently offers pathways in Dance, Music, Theatre or Visual Arts. In addition to completing 12 college credits in their artistic discipline through Dual Enrollment courses, RE:ALIZE students will participate in weekly workshops facilitated by a Teaching Artist, and complete work-based learning opportunities within their field. Each student graduates as an artistically-minded, analytical lifelong learner whose RE:ALIZE experience culminates in the presentation of a Senior Portfolio. Job Summary: We are seeking one Dance Teaching Artist and one Visual Arts Teaching Artist for the RE:ALIZE program. Teaching Artists will serve as advanced practice interdisciplinary arts educators focused in either theatre arts, visual arts, music, or dance. This role will serve as a mentor teacher for a cohort maximum of 20 CPS students participating in the RE:ALIZE program. A RE:ALIZE teaching artist provides weekly workshops for their students, works collaboratively with those students to promote the artists' habits of mind, and makes connections between the students' Columbia College Chicago's dance, music, theatre, and visual arts courses and each student's lived experiences. Over the course of their two-school-year commitment, each Teaching Artist will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the Wells Department Educators supporting arts-integrated experiences for the Wells community with their finger on the pulse of Chicago's art scene. This part-time/temporary position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 15 - 20 hours per week for an anticipated period of two school years, beginning with summer training in mid-August 2025. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this is not a benefit-eligible position. Teaching Artists will report to the RE:ALIZE Program Manager. The part-time/temporary RE:ALIZE Teaching Artist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Develop and implement curriculum for RE:ALIZE workshops that complement learning from Columbia College Chicago and develop and implement arts integration plans in collaboration with Wells instructors Maintain a regular schedule of onsite workshop hours and student mentorship and support with a cohort of 20 RE:ALIZE students and arts integration implementation with the Wells student community Embed interdisciplinary contemporary arts practice in the school through collaborative projects, site-specific works, and sharing your practice with the Wells/RE:ALIZE community Engage the Wells community in at least one collaborative project, showcase or exhibit per school year Work with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator to leverage the skills and knowledge students obtain during their coursework at Columbia College and their RE:ALIZE workshops at Wells. Facilitate student-directed projects that will allow student participants further personal development in their chosen art form, activate student voice and agency, cultivate the artists' habits of mind through art making, and challenge them to think critically about the work they are making. In collaboration with the Program Manager, ensure the successful implementation of visiting artists, and professionals into day-to-day workshops to support student experience and success. Collaborate with the Department of Arts Education to align instruction and learning activities to the district's major initiatives and strategies, including CPS Instructional Core, Illinois Arts Learning Standards, Arts Professional Learning foci, and other key frameworks. Attend and contribute to summer staff development workshops, new student orientation, regularly scheduled staff meetings, and other professional responsibilities. Participate in bi-weekly planning sessions with the Program Manager to ensure programmatic alignment and progress monitoring. Participate in, and contribute to, monthly staff meetings. Maintain and share documentation of RE:ALIZE-related projects and activities with program administrators and students. Participate in school-based or district training, and/or contribute to occasional professional development workshops either on-site at Wells or district-wide, as needed. Supervise workshop spaces while students complete independent projects in order to support student-specific projects, safety, and adherence to general school expectations. Supervise students during transitions between workshop spaces with respect to the security and safety protocols of Wells H.S. Other duties as assigned. In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the part-time/temporary RE:ALIZE Teaching Artist must possess the following qualifications: Education Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in an artistically related field from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience Required: This opportunity is open to professional, interdisciplinary artists who live or work in the City of Chicago. The selected artist must have a demonstrated commitment to working with and for the benefit of students. Artists will be selected by how they meet the following criteria. Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with high school students either as a teacher, teaching artist or artist in residence, including the following, is required: Experience designing and developing customized curricula and programming for high school and/or college students. Experience leading and executing large-scale projects and/or programs. Artistic merit and professional qualifications demonstrated in a dynamic portfolio of past work including, but not limited to community-based projects, social practice, arts education and exhibiting or developing performances and/or public art. Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Professional experience in the above areas at Chicago Public Schools is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to consistently demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor while ensuring confidentiality in matters related to both students and the RE:ALIZE program. Dedicated to providing every child with access to high-quality education, supporting their ability to achieve at high levels, and fostering student's artistic process while encouraging the creation of artistic products. Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing), including prompt communication with program administrators. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Ability to communicate effectively and synthesize complex concepts into compelling curriculum, projects, and student experiences. Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, including (but not limited to) CPS teachers, DAE, RE:ALIZE, and other CPS staff, and CPS student participants. Ability to provide technical support for workshop technology and assist students with digital tools, as needed. Program Timeline & Working Hours: Anticipated for an entire 2-year commitment: August 2025 to June 2027. Training & Classroom: Expected to begin in mid-August 2025, with additional details provided closer to the start date. Teaching Artists can anticipate working 10-15 hours per week until the program begins on August 26th. During the CPS School year (according to CPS calendar): 15-25 hours of onsite responsibilities per week, as described below. The RE:ALIZE program will run Monday - Friday at Wells Community Academy (according to the CPS school year calendar) for two hours each afternoon (2 pm - 4:00 pm). The Teaching Artist will be expected to be present at Wells during the following scheduled hours throughout the CPS school year: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm three times per week (depending on their workshop
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments
student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. The Department of Arts Education (DAE) champions high-quality arts education by providing arts learning opportunities for students, strengthening teacher and administrator capacity, and promoting policies that expand equitable access to the arts for all students. The CPS Department of Arts Education and Wells Community Academy High School partner to present RE:ALIZE, the premier early college arts program in Chicago. Drawing Juniors and Seniors without robust arts access at their home schools to Columbia College Chicago and the Wells campus, RE:ALIZE provides a two-year sequence of standards-based, culturally relevant, rigorous coursework and currently offers pathways in Dance, Music, Theatre or Visual Arts. In addition to completing 12 college credits in their artistic discipline through Dual Enrollment courses, RE:ALIZE students will participate in weekly workshops facilitated by a Teaching Artist, and complete work-based learning opportunities within their field. Each student graduates as an artistically-minded, analytical lifelong learner whose RE:ALIZE experience culminates in the presentation of a Senior Portfolio. Job Summary: We are seeking one Dance Teaching Artist and one Visual Arts Teaching Artist for the RE:ALIZE program. Teaching Artists will serve as advanced practice interdisciplinary arts educators focused in either theatre arts, visual arts, music, or dance. This role will serve as a mentor teacher for a cohort maximum of 20 CPS students participating in the RE:ALIZE program. A RE:ALIZE teaching artist provides weekly workshops for their students, works collaboratively with those students to promote the artists' habits of mind, and makes connections between the students' Columbia College Chicago's dance, music, theatre, and visual arts courses and each student's lived experiences. Over the course of their two-school-year commitment, each Teaching Artist will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the Wells Department Educators supporting arts-integrated experiences for the Wells community with their finger on the pulse of Chicago's art scene. This part-time/temporary position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 15 - 20 hours per week for an anticipated period of two school years, beginning with summer training in mid-August 2025. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this is not a benefit-eligible position. Teaching Artists will report to the RE:ALIZE Program Manager. The part-time/temporary RE:ALIZE Teaching Artist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Develop and implement curriculum for RE:ALIZE workshops that complement learning from Columbia College Chicago and develop and implement arts integration plans in collaboration with Wells instructors Maintain a regular schedule of onsite workshop hours and student mentorship and support with a cohort of 20 RE:ALIZE students and arts integration implementation with the Wells student community Embed interdisciplinary contemporary arts practice in the school through collaborative projects, site-specific works, and sharing your practice with the Wells/RE:ALIZE community Engage the Wells community in at least one collaborative project, showcase or exhibit per school year Work with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator to leverage the skills and knowledge students obtain during their coursework at Columbia College and their RE:ALIZE workshops at Wells. Facilitate student-directed projects that will allow student participants further personal development in their chosen art form, activate student voice and agency, cultivate the artists' habits of mind through art making, and challenge them to think critically about the work they are making. In collaboration with the Program Manager, ensure the successful implementation of visiting artists, and professionals into day-to-day workshops to support student experience and success. Collaborate with the Department of Arts Education to align instruction and learning activities to the district's major initiatives and strategies, including CPS Instructional Core, Illinois Arts Learning Standards, Arts Professional Learning foci, and other key frameworks. Attend and contribute to summer staff development workshops, new student orientation, regularly scheduled staff meetings, and other professional responsibilities. Participate in bi-weekly planning sessions with the Program Manager to ensure programmatic alignment and progress monitoring. Participate in, and contribute to, monthly staff meetings. Maintain and share documentation of RE:ALIZE-related projects and activities with program administrators and students. Participate in school-based or district training, and/or contribute to occasional professional development workshops either on-site at Wells or district-wide, as needed. Supervise workshop spaces while students complete independent projects in order to support student-specific projects, safety, and adherence to general school expectations. Supervise students during transitions between workshop spaces with respect to the security and safety protocols of Wells H.S. Other duties as assigned. In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the part-time/temporary RE:ALIZE Teaching Artist must possess the following qualifications: Education Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in an artistically related field from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience Required: This opportunity is open to professional, interdisciplinary artists who live or work in the City of Chicago. The selected artist must have a demonstrated commitment to working with and for the benefit of students. Artists will be selected by how they meet the following criteria. Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with high school students either as a teacher, teaching artist or artist in residence, including the following, is required: Experience designing and developing customized curricula and programming for high school and/or college students. Experience leading and executing large-scale projects and/or programs. Artistic merit and professional qualifications demonstrated in a dynamic portfolio of past work including, but not limited to community-based projects, social practice, arts education and exhibiting or developing performances and/or public art. Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Professional experience in the above areas at Chicago Public Schools is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to consistently demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor while ensuring confidentiality in matters related to both students and the RE:ALIZE program. Dedicated to providing every child with access to high-quality education, supporting their ability to achieve at high levels, and fostering student's artistic process while encouraging the creation of artistic products. Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing), including prompt communication with program administrators. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Ability to communicate effectively and synthesize complex concepts into compelling curriculum, projects, and student experiences. Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, including (but not limited to) CPS teachers, DAE, RE:ALIZE, and other CPS staff, and CPS student participants. Ability to provide technical support for workshop technology and assist students with digital tools, as needed. Program Timeline & Working Hours: Anticipated for an entire 2-year commitment: August 2025 to June 2027. Training & Classroom: Expected to begin in mid-August 2025, with additional details provided closer to the start date. Teaching Artists can anticipate working 10-15 hours per week until the program begins on August 26th. During the CPS School year (according to CPS calendar): 15-25 hours of onsite responsibilities per week, as described below. The RE:ALIZE program will run Monday - Friday at Wells Community Academy (according to the CPS school year calendar) for two hours each afternoon (2 pm - 4:00 pm). The Teaching Artist will be expected to be present at Wells during the following scheduled hours throughout the CPS school year: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm three times per week (depending on their workshop