What are the responsibilities and job description for the on-call Instructor position at Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center?
Location: In Person (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, DC, Hampton Roads Va, Other surrounding
counties in MD)
About LTYC: Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center is committed to cultivating positive social development,
academic success, and creativity in the minds, actions, and hearts of youth today. Through arts
education programming, our mission is to encourage youth to use their gifts and strengths by applying
the arts and leadership as tools, to help promote success and balance in their lives.
Position Summary: We are seeking passionate and creative On-Call Art Instructors to lead engaging,
hands-on visual and/or performing arts sessions for youth and community programs. This role offers
flexible, as-needed scheduling, ideal for dynamic educators who enjoy inspiring students through artistic
expression. The On-Call Art Instructor will facilitate art-based activities, foster a positive and inclusive
learning environment, and encourage creativity while aligning with our organization’s mission to
promote arts in education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate art instruction — Deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons in various artistic
lessons across various art forms, including:
- Visual Arts: Drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, printmaking, digital
- Performing Arts: Theater, acting, dance, movement, spoken word, music, yoga, creative
- Multimedia Arts: Film, animation, digital media, sound art.
- Culinary Arts: Basic cooking, food presentation, cultural culinary exploration.
- Dance: Various styles, from contemporary and hip-hop to cultural and traditional forms.
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math): Integrate creative practices with
scientific and technological exploration, including design thinking, engineering-inspired
art, and interactive projects.
- Arts Mentoring: Provide guidance, motivation, and mentorship to students exploring
- Arts Education: Teach about the history, cultural significance, and evolution of different
- Inspire and guide students — Encourage creative exploration and skill development in a
- Adapt lessons — Tailor content to fit the needs, skill levels, and interests of diverse student
- Prepare materials — Ensure class materials are ready and organized; assist with setup and
- Classroom management — Maintain a positive, respectful, and safe atmosphere during
- Collaborate with staff — Communicate with program coordinators to ensure smooth program
- Promote arts engagement — Foster enthusiasm for the arts and help students explore their own
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience in arts education, youth programming,
- Artistic expertise: Strong knowledge in one or more art forms (e.g., visual arts, performing arts,
- Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and instructional skills, with the ability to connect
- Flexibility: Willingness to work on an on-call basis, with potential short-notice assignments.
- Background check: Must pass any required background screenings per organization policies.
- Preferred: Experience working with underserved communities or students with diverse learning
styles.
Working Conditions:
- Schedule: As-needed, based on program demands and instructor availability.
- Location: May include various off-site locations (e.g., schools, community centers) or virtual
settings.
- Physical requirements: Ability to lift art supplies or equipment (up to 20 lbs) and stand for