Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Location: Kennedy Heights Arts Center at Woodford Academy
Position Overview: We are seeking passionate and innovative visual or performing artists to collaborate with educators to lead arts integration projects in classrooms at Woodford Academy, a Cincinnati Public Elementary School. This unique role involves designing and implementing art lessons that enhance students’ understanding of core subjects such as math, language, science and social studies through the arts.
About Arts Integration: Arts integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an artform (visual arts, performing arts, creative writing, etc.). Students engage in a creative process which connects an artform and another subject area and meets evolving objectives in both.
Key Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with Woodford classroom teachers and Education Director to develop and implement instruction for arts-integrated lessons tailored to selected unit topics in core subjects.
– Implement arts-integration projects with students in 1st-6th grade classrooms.
– Coordinate with teachers to sign up for arts integration sessions.
– Administer feedback surveys to teachers following each lesson to measure impact.
– Plan and support up to two art-related activities per semester for community events at the school (e.g., VIP Day, Family Night, etc.)
Qualifications:
– Expertise in one or more of the following: creative writing, music, theater, dance, or other performing arts.
– Visual artists are also welcome to apply; however, please note that preference will be given to candidates with a performing arts background, and visual arts applicants will be considered as program needs allow.
– Experience working collaboratively with educators or in a classroom setting is preferred.
– Strong organizational and communication skills.
Position Details: Duration: The residency is divided into three rotations:
– Fall: August 18 – December 12, 2025
– Winter: December 1, 2025 – March 13, 2026
– Spring: March 2 – May 15, 2026
Candidates may be selected for one, two, or all three rotations depending on program needs and candidate availability. Please note that exact dates may vary slightly based on the school calendar.
Schedule: Approximately 15–20 hours per week; exact schedule may vary. Compensation: $5,000-$8,000 stipend per season depending on its duration.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their approach to arts integration, and a sample lesson plan by August 1st, 2025 to asha@kennedyarts.org
Join us in fostering creativity and collaboration in the classroom!
