Master Teaching Artists
The Splat Lab
Organization Description:
Splat Lab is a Montessori-style STEM/arts class with four centers that that change each class: a Main Splat (messy hands-on experiment like slime) Splat Create (art station like paper bag monster puppets) Open Splat (open station like sticker art sheets) and Splat Build (hands-on build station like cup towers). We have hundreds of stations we mix and match each session that are differentiated for each age group.
Our Anthropology Arts is an art-based social studies class encouraging curiosity about cultures from around the world and throughout history. Classes start with a drawing activity, a small mini-lesson, and art-making activity where youth can create their own version of an artifact. Popular workshops include Egyptian canopic jars, Chinese dragon robes, and Incan llamas. We offer residencies, pop-ups, camps and slime parties across NYC.
Position Description:
Master Teaching Artists: Can work alone, are very experienced (5 years minimum), masters level or similar, highly seasoned and are superstars. Lead educators can transition into the MTA role after coaching and approval We will provide virtual training and shadowing opportunities for educators to learn the teaching method and curriculum.
Lead Educators will mentor TAs and give clear directions for their role in each session. Pairs will debrief and communicate frequently about how to make sure workshops are continually high quality, fun, and smooth.
Reports to:
Program Manager
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Master Teaching Artists lead Splat Lab Residencies, Pop Ups, and are invited to teach at our Splat Camp locations.
- MTAs are seasoned professionals who can learn any kind of curriculum and make it fun and intellectually satisfying.
- MTAs are the type of person who kids can’t wait to see, with group management skills to ensure a smooth, fun, and exciting class.
- MTAs serve as a mentor to Leads & TAs by modeling best practices, offering constructive feedback, and helping colleagues strengthen their teaching practice.
- MTAs must be able to work alone and manage 20 students or delegate non-Splat after-school program staff to assist in leading workshops.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years as a working teaching artist, specialist or museum educator working with youth in a leadership role: leading groups in after school, summer camps, museums, or early childhood settings.
- For daytime, school-based workshops must be comfortable pushing into a large DOE classroom as a confident leader who can manage the room and timing with school teachers.
- Applicant must be strong at keeping up with emails, curriculum folders, schedules, and communication with your manager Strong group management skills with the ability to confidently organize and lead transitions, set up structured projects, and create clear rituals and routines.
- The ability to direct and collaborate with TAs to keep all students engaged and on task. Experience with strength-based, restorative, positive discipline practices.
Position Type:
Dedicated Part-Time.
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary or Compensation:
$50 per hour
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