Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD) is seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable Arts & Culture Instructors to lead engaging enrichment programs for children, teens, and adults.
This opportunity is ideal for artists, educators, cultural practitioners, historians, performers, and other creative professionals who enjoy introducing participants to different artistic traditions, cultural practices, and forms of creative expression.
Possible areas of instruction include:
Cultural Arts
World Cultures
Traditional & Folk Arts
Music & Dance Traditions
Theatre & Storytelling
Visual Arts & Crafts
Cultural History
Food & Culinary Traditions
Language & Cultural Exploration
Global Arts
Heritage-Based Arts
Multicultural Creative Experiences
Other Arts & Culture Topics
About FHMD
FHMD partners with schools, community organizations, and senior communities to provide creative arts enrichment experiences. Our programs are designed to encourage curiosity, participation, creativity, cultural awareness, and a greater understanding of the world around us.
Arts & Culture classes may introduce participants to artistic traditions, cultural practices, historical context, storytelling, music, movement, food, visual arts, or other forms of expression.
We encourage instructors to make their classes interactive whenever possible. Participants should have opportunities to create, explore, discuss, practice, and experience the subject matter rather than simply receive information.
Who You'll Teach
FHMD programs may serve:
PreK 5th grade students
Middle and high school students
Adults age 50+
Most opportunities are conducted in person at schools, community organizations, senior communities, and other partner locations.
FHMD operates in multiple states and seeks qualified instructors in areas where programming opportunities are available.
Flexible Contract Opportunities
This is a flexible contractor position designed to work alongside other professional commitments. Our teaching artists may also be working as educators, performers, artists, freelancers, or professionals in other fields.
Most school-year classes run for approximately 6 10 weeks and meet once per week. PreK classes are generally 45 minutes, while most other classes are approximately 60 minutes.
Instructors provide FHMD with their areas of expertise, preferred age groups, and availability. You may also suggest original Arts & Culture class concepts based on your background and experience.
Being added to the FHMD teaching artist roster does not guarantee an assignment. We continue seeking opportunities for approved instructors until they tell us they no longer wish to receive offers.
When an opportunity is identified, FHMD sends the instructor an official class offer by email. Instructors must respond within 24 hours to accept, decline, or discuss the assignment.
Compensation
$40 $60 per class
Classes are generally minutes in length. This compensation range represents the lowest and highest amount FHMD reasonably anticipates offering for this contracted position throughout the United States.
The rate for an individual class may vary based on enrollment, program funding, and the specific structure of the opportunity.
Contractor Information
This is an independent contractor position.
FHMD does not provide employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, paid sick leave, or other traditional employee benefits. Instructors have the flexibility to communicate their availability and accept assignments that fit their schedules.
What You'll Do
Arts & Culture Instructors may be responsible for:
Developing engaging lessons related to arts, culture, and creative expression.
Presenting cultural information in an age-appropriate and accessible way.
Incorporating hands-on projects, demonstrations, discussions, storytelling, or creative activities.
Encouraging participants to ask questions and explore new perspectives.
Adapting activities for different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
Creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
Preparing and managing necessary class materials.
Taking attendance and completing other required documentation.
Communicating reliably with FHMD staff and partner-site personnel.
Following FHMD and partner-site policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
Professional, educational, or lived experience relevant to the arts or cultural subject they intend to teach.
Experience teaching, facilitating, presenting, or leading groups.
Knowledge of lesson planning and age-appropriate instruction.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Creativity, dependability, and good organizational skills.
A commitment to respectful and thoughtful cultural representation.
Reliable transportation for in-person assignments.
The ability to provide materials, submit a materials list, or utilize an approved materials fee when applicable.
At least one year of lead teaching or instructional experience.
A BA or BS in an applicable field, when appropriate to the discipline.
How to Apply
FHMD accepts applications on an ongoing basis as new classes and programs become available.
There is no fixed application deadline.
Please email your resume to:
If your background appears to align with current or future programming, we will invite you to complete an FHMD application and participate in a brief Google conversation.
The conversation allows us to learn more about your experience, areas of expertise, teaching interests, availability, and the types of Arts & Culture programs you would like to offer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
FHMD believes arts and culture can create opportunities for people to learn about one another, explore different perspectives, and connect through creativity.
We welcome instructors with diverse experiences and approaches and are committed to creating respectful learning environments where participants can explore culture and creative expression in meaningful ways.
