Location: Varies in DFW area
Reports to: Site Specialist
Department: Unified Delivery
Position Type: Part Time/Non-Exempt
Days: Mon-Fri
Hours: Varies
Supervision: No

About the Role

The Teaching Artist is expected to teach in various aspects of Big Thought’s Unified Delivery department. Occasionally, a Teaching Artist may facilitate Professional Development workshops and other special events.

About the Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates a strong commitment to working with young people, especially those in diverse communities and neighborhoods across the DFW area. Skilled in managing learner-centered spaces, operating with a growth mindset.

What the Role Entails

• Deliver high quality direct instruction to students ages 4-24 years old in alignment with Big Thought’s instructional framework of Six Dimensions of Quality (as instructed), Social Emotional Learning, and project-based learning
• Consult and collaborate with educational coaches on Big Thought’s teaching practice as requested, working to incorporate coaching and training into instructional practice
• Perform administrative responsibilities, such as submission of written lesson plans, assessments, teaching schedules, and supplies
• Plan, document, submit, and implement lessons in collaboration with Big Thought staff that include co-teaching, modeling for novice instructors, scaffolding lessons, engaging learners with a variety of abilities, employ specific skill development within the Creator Archetype, and are learner centered
• Attend content areas for campus training, professional development opportunities or team meetings that uphold best practices
• Perform other functions that may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two years’ experience teaching discipline in an instructional setting.
• An understanding of lesson planning, scaffolding lessons, and engaging learners
• Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work schedule. Hours of work may require after-school hours
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Reliable transportation

Physical Expectations (not an exhaustive list):

Big Thought jobs are hands on and can be physically demanding.  To perform the duties of these roles successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions, and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion; maintain emotional control during stressful situations.

Note

BIG THOUGHT ASPIRES TO BE A WORKPLACE OF INCLUSION & EQUITY.  WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE.  WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT – REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND. 

Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and openness to always “lend a hand” as appropriate to another employee.

All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures.  All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned “other” duties in the spirit of teamwork.

Big Thought is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

NOTE: This posting is not an employment agreement or contract.  The CEO and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.