LEAD TEACHER - An Opportunity for Contemporary Artists and Educators in Music, Dance, Visual Art, Writing, Nature, Recreational Arts

Sep 13, 2026

Lead Teacher role for Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, based on Usdan’s campus in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY. Responsibilities include creating, implementing, teaching, and assessing a 2- or 7-week course, preparing studio setups, submitting course plans, supervising students, and supporting exhibitions or performances. The position emphasizes joyful, inquiry-based learning, differentiation, curriculum rooted in diversity, and strict student safety, supported by professional development after camp hours. Apply via email with cover letter, resume, references, and samples.

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LEAD TEACHER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS IN MUSIC, DANCE, VISUAL ART, WRITING, NATURE, RECREATIONAL ARTS POSITION SUMMARY: The teacher will be responsible for the creation, implementation, teaching, and assessment of a 2 or 7 week course at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts. The course will be taught on Usdan’s campus in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: − Art and Design: Filmmaking, Video Game Design, Lego, Early Childhood Art, Photography, Comic Art, Painting People, Fiber Arts, Narrative Art, Sculpture. − Music: Clarinet, Violin, Piano, Guitar, Guitar/Ukulele, Low Brass (Trombone, Baritone, Tuba), Bassoon, Early Childhood Music/ORFF, Alto Saxophone, Elementary age Choral Conductor, Middle and High School age Orchestra Conductor. − Dance: Tap, Contemporary Hip Hop. − Recreation: Yoga, Games Hoops and Nets, Quidditch. − Nature. − Creative Writing. TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS: Teachers will be passionate artists and educators with a focus growing and learning. They will seek rigorous exploration of ideas, have a willingness to try new things, and be open to and interested in feedback. They will work enthusiastically with children, with an understanding of their needs both individually and in the modern world. Usdan teachers will be flexible both in and out ofthe classroom and interested in collaboration with Usdan’s faculty within and across disciplines. They will be authentic, reliable, respectful, thoughtful, and organized. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: − Work with the Department Chair and/or with the Administrative staff to set goals for the class and plan the student experience. − Submit course plans prior to the start of camp. − Work with administrative staff to order supplies and materials − Prepare and organize the setup of the studio. − Teach four hours per day and prepare for each class. − Supervise students at daily assemblies and in passing periods. − Attend department and staff meetings and trainings as required. − Prepare for exhibitions and performances, when relevant. − Lead or attend one 1-hour professional development workshop after camp hours. − Have student safety as a top priority at all times. − Create a joyful, fun and engaging atmosphere in the studio. − Use inquiry, exploration and experimentation as primary teaching tools. − Differentiate instruction to be both challenging and developmentally appropriate for each student’s age and ability, which varies within and across classes. − Teach skills that are both technical and cognitive. Encourage students to explore ideas and their art form and to actively reflect on the process. − Have a curriculum that is rooted in diversity by incorporating and encouraging multiple perspectives from historic and contemporary content. − Create an environment where teachers are learners, there is respect and trust among all participants, and a belief in student capacities. − Model the behaviors of artists, how they think, work, and live. − Two week session teachers will collaborate with one other teacher to create a cohesive program for students. QUALIFICATIONS: − Bachelor's degree in your art form, education, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. − A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably with students of varying ages and abilities. − Teachers in arts departments: an active artistic practice, with recent performances, exhibitions, or publications and knowledge of contemporary arts teaching practices. − Must be certified in Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification (can be obtained online at no cost) . 2017 SUMMER SEASON DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION: − Orientation Day, Wednesday, June 21, 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM. − Monday-Friday, June 26-August 11, 9:15 AM – 3:15 PM (Usdan is closed on July 4) . − A limited number of offers will be for two week sessions. SALARY AND BENEFITS: − Salary commensurate with experience; 7 weeks

FAQs

What is the Lead Teacher’s main responsibility at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts?

Create, implement, teach, and assess a 2- or 7-week course. The role also includes preparing and planning each class and supporting the overall student experience.

Which course areas and disciplines are available for teaching?

Art and Design (including filmmaking, photography, painting, sculpture, and more), Music (many instruments and conducting roles), Dance (Tap and Contemporary Hip Hop), Recreation (Yoga, Games Hoops and Nets, Quidditch), Nature, and Creative Writing.

What qualifications are required to apply?

A bachelor’s degree in the relevant art form, education, or equivalent knowledge. Minimum two years of teaching experience is required, along with active artistic practice for arts department roles and child abuse and neglect/maltreatment certification.

Sep 13, 2026

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