Teaching Artists are independent contractors who serve as artistic and environmental educators at TGCR education events, such as after school programs, library workshops, festivals, offsite programs, private workshops, and more.

Qualifications:

Experienced in teaching or leading workshops

Knowledgeable about waste reduction (reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting)

Creative with reusable materials

Works well with people of all ages

Responsible, flexible, and positive

Environmentally conscious

Work Ethic:

Punctual and devotes energy to students when leading workshops

Communicates effectively with the Program Manager and other TGCR staff

Responds in a timely manner to emails and phone calls

Accurately reports workshop data

Does not self-promote in ways that would take opportunities away from TGCR

Community:

Shows patience, empathy, and understanding to students, fellow Teaching Artists, TGCR staff, and other members of our community

Works well on a team, builds community, and furthers our mission

Accepts and respects of all demographics and lifestyles

Advocates for and supports TGCR at all times by making monetary donations for personal materials (not those used for TGCR educational programs), attending events, engaging in social media, and/or promoting TGCR

To apply, click here to fill out an application!