Movement Teaching Artist

Creative in Residence – Movement Teaching Artist (2025–2026 School Year)
Location: Bronx, NY Public Elementary Schools
Type: Temporary | Part-Time | In-Person
Schedule: 3–9 hours/week teaching + 1 hour/week planning over 20 weeks

We're writing a new story — and you could help shape it.

Global Writes and Digital Age Learning (GW/DAL) are seeking a bold, imaginative, and passionate Movement Teaching Artist to join our Creative in Residence program and bring the power of dance and embodied expression to Bronx public school students.

This is more than a teaching role — it's a creative residency where you'll inspire young minds, collaborate with educators, and co-create transformative moments through the arts. Through movement, storytelling, and interdisciplinary exploration, you'll help students discover confidence, creativity, and community.

What You'll Do

• Lead a 20-week residency (after-school, 3–9 hours/week + planning) in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Design and teach engaging movement-based lessons rooted in your creative practice (dance, choreography, somatics, or other movement forms).
• Encourage students to explore wellness, identity, and storytelling through physical expression.
• Integrate movement with other creative disciplines (writing, visual arts, digital media) to expand pathways for student voice.
• Work closely with the GW/DAL team for planning, professional development, and end-of-program reflection.
• Coordinate with schools to present a final showcase where students share their work.
• Take care of essential admin (weekly reports, timesheets, supply requests, etc.).

Who You Are

• A practicing movement artist (dancer, choreographer, teaching artist in somatics, theater movement, hip-hop, cultural dance, or other embodied practice).
• Experienced in teaching elementary or middle school students, especially in multi-session workshops.
• Passionate about arts education, youth empowerment, and cultivating confidence through the body.
• Highly organized, communicative, and flexible in fast-paced environments.
• Able to lead with curiosity, empathy, and creative energy.
• Comfortable collaborating with both educators and young learners.

Education & Experience

• BFA, BA, or equivalent experience in Dance, Theater, Education, or a related creative field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience working in NYC public schools or community-based arts programs.

About Us

Global Writes and Digital Age Learning are committed to advancing student voice, creativity, and learning through dynamic partnerships between artists and educators. Learn more about our work:

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume and a brief statement sharing how your movement practice and teaching experience align with this role. If selected, we'll follow up with a video interview link.

Let's empower the next generation to dream, move, and share their stories with the world.
Join us. The story starts here.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $ $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person