Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD) is looking for creative, dependable teaching artists to provide arts enrichment programming for children, youth, and adults 50+. We partner with professional artists, educators, and teaching professionals in many disciplines, including:
Dance
Yoga
Drama / Theatre
Photography
Film
Creative Writing
Visual Arts
Culinary Arts
Language Arts
Martial Arts
And other creative arts disciplines
Our programs are offered primarily in person and serve learners from PreK 5th grade, 6th 12th grade, and adults 50+. FHMD works with instructors and community partners to create programming that fits each site's needs while offering artists flexibility in their schedules.
About the Opportunity
FHMD provides established arts enrichment programming that encourages creativity, exploration, skill development, practical learning, and self-expression. Classes may combine hands-on activities, collaborative experiences, and instructional content.
Teaching artists may use existing FHMD class concepts or develop their own approved curriculum. Lesson content should be appropriate for the specific age group and designed to actively engage participants.
FHMD works with teaching artists in multiple states and seeks qualified instructors wherever program opportunities are available. Most sessions follow school-year programming periods, including Fall, Winter, and Spring, with additional opportunities for Summer camps.
This position can be a good fit for professional artists and educators who are also managing performances, rehearsals, freelance work, or other professional commitments.
Scheduling & Class Details
Programs generally run for 6 10 weeks.
Classes usually meet once per week.
Standard class lengths are 45 minutes for PreK and 60 minutes for most other groups.
Teaching artists may select from existing FHMD offerings and/or submit original class ideas.
Instructors provide the disciplines, class types, and age groups they are qualified and comfortable teaching.
Teaching assignments are not guaranteed. FHMD continues seeking opportunities for approved instructors unless the instructor asks us to stop.
When an opportunity becomes available, FHMD sends an official class offer by email.
Instructors must accept, negotiate, or decline an offer within 24 hours.
Assignments are generally offered to the first qualified instructor who accepts the opportunity.
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $40 $60 per class for minute sessions.
This range represents the lowest and highest compensation FHMD reasonably anticipates offering for this position across the United States. Actual compensation may differ depending on enrollment, program structure, and available funding.
Benefits
This is an independent contracted teaching artist opportunity. FHMD does not provide employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid sick leave, or other traditional employee benefits. The position does provide flexibility in scheduling and the ability to accept assignments based on availability.
Responsibilities
Teaching artists are expected to:
Prepare and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
Create a positive and supportive learning experience for students.
Adapt instruction to different learning styles, abilities, and needs.
Maintain a safe, respectful, organized, and welcoming teaching environment.
Encourage creativity, cooperation, confidence, and responsible participation.
Record attendance and provide student progress information when requested.
Communicate reliably and professionally with FHMD staff.
Follow FHMD and partner-site policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
Professional or educational experience in their specific arts discipline.
Knowledge of developing or adapting curriculum for their area of instruction.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
A commitment to creating an encouraging and engaging environment for learners.
Reliable transportation for assignments requiring in-person instruction.
The ability to provide required teaching materials, submit a materials list, or use an approved materials fee when applicable.
At least one year of experience serving as a lead teacher.
A BA or BS in the applicant's respective field.
How to Apply
FHMD reviews teaching artist applications throughout the year as new programs and class opportunities become available. There is no specific application deadline.
Please send your resume to:
Candidates who appear to be a potential fit will be invited to complete the FHMD application process and participate in a brief Google conversation. This gives both the teaching artist and FHMD an opportunity to discuss experience, teaching interests, availability, and potential program opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion
Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and approaches to teaching and creativity. We strive to create welcoming learning environments where individuals are respected, differences are valued, and everyone has an opportunity to participate and grow.
