Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD) is building its roster of talented teaching artists for arts enrichment programs serving children, teens, and adults age 50+. We welcome artists and educators with experience in a variety of creative disciplines, including:
Dance & Movement
Yoga & Mindfulness
Theatre, Drama & Improv
Photography
Film
Creative Writing
Visual Arts & Illustration
Culinary Arts
Languages
Martial Arts
Other creative arts specialties
FHMD primarily offers in-person programming for PreK 5th grade, middle and high school students, and adults 50+. Programs are hosted through schools, community organizations, and other partner locations.
The FHMD Teaching Artist Model
Our teaching artists bring their own creativity and expertise to the classroom. Programs may use FHMD's existing class offerings or be developed around an instructor's particular area of expertise.
Classes are designed to give participants opportunities to learn, create, practice skills, collaborate, and explore new ideas. Teaching artists develop lessons appropriate for the students they are serving and may incorporate both hands-on activities and instructional content.
FHMD works with qualified teaching artists in multiple states. New opportunities are added throughout the year, with many programs taking place during Fall, Winter, and Spring school sessions. Summer camps and other seasonal programs may also be available.
Because many of our instructors are working artists, performers, educators, or freelancers, assignments can often be incorporated around other professional commitments.
What to Expect
Most FHMD teaching opportunities follow this general format:
Program length: Approximately 6 10 weeks
Frequency: One class per week
PreK classes: Typically 45 minutes
Other classes: Typically 60 minutes
Location: Primarily in person
Students: PreK 5th, 6th 12th, and 50+ adults
Teaching artists are asked to identify the subjects they can teach and the age groups they are prepared to serve. Instructors may also suggest new class ideas for consideration.
Please note: Joining the FHMD teaching artist roster does not guarantee an assignment. We continue looking for opportunities for approved instructors based on their qualifications, availability, location, and program needs.
When a potential assignment is identified, FHMD sends the instructor a formal offer by email. The instructor must respond within 24 hours by accepting the offer, discussing a modification, or declining it. Available assignments may be offered to another qualified instructor if an offer is not accepted within that timeframe.
Pay
Teaching artists are paid on a per-class basis.
Expected compensation: $40 $60 per minute class.
The stated range reflects the compensation FHMD reasonably anticipates offering for this role across the United States. Individual assignments may fall at different points within the range depending on factors such as enrollment and program funding.
Contract Status & Benefits
This is a contracted teaching artist position, not a traditional employee position.
FHMD does not provide health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, paid sick leave, or other employer-sponsored benefits. In exchange, teaching artists have flexibility to indicate their availability and accept assignments that work with their schedules.
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching artists will be responsible for:
Delivering well-planned, engaging instruction.
Preparing activities and lessons appropriate for the students' ages and abilities.
Adjusting teaching methods to accommodate different learners.
Creating a classroom environment that is safe, positive, respectful, and inclusive.
Encouraging creativity, participation, teamwork, and personal growth.
Monitoring attendance and documenting student progress when required.
Communicating promptly and professionally with the FHMD Team.
Following applicable FHMD and partner-site requirements.
What We're Looking For
Applicants should demonstrate:
Experience teaching or working professionally within an arts discipline.
An understanding of curriculum or lesson development for their area of expertise.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Dependability, organization, and attention to detail.
A genuine interest in helping students learn through the creative arts.
Reliable transportation for programs requiring travel to a partner location.
The ability to supply instructional materials, provide a materials list, or utilize an approved materials fee when applicable.
At least one year of experience as a lead teacher.
A BA or BS degree in the applicant's respective field.
Applying to Join FHMD
FHMD accepts teaching artist applications on an ongoing basis. We do not have a single annual application deadline because opportunities become available throughout the year.
To be considered, email your resume to:
If your background and teaching interests appear to align with our programming needs, we will invite you to complete the FHMD application and participate in a short Google conversation. This conversation allows us to learn more about your experience, teaching preferences, availability, and potential fit for future assignments.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
FHMD welcomes teaching artists and learners with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and creative approaches. We believe inclusive environments help communities learn from one another and make room for different ways of thinking and creating.
We are committed to treating individuals with respect and creating programs where participants and teaching artists feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
