Instructor, Pre-College 2024

SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART

INSTRUCTOR, Pre-College 2024 – New York

Department: Summer Institute

Employment Type: Contractor

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

About Sotheby’s Institute of Art

Sotheby’s Institute of Art (SIA) is the pioneer in the study of art and its markets. Our academically innovative and professionally focused curriculum enables students to acquire specialized knowledge of art objects, histories, and markets to impact art and related industries. SIA is committed to fostering future generations of art business leaders and cultural stewards. The Institute offers a multitude of educational programs in London, New York, and online, including graduate degrees as well as a robust suite of non-degree adult and pre-college courses.

About Sotheby’s Summer Institute-Pre College

Summer Institute – Pre-College offers a dynamic environment for students to explore art and its markets with personal guidance from art industry experts. These in-person courses take advantage of the rich cultural offerings available in New York City to provide a curated art world experience that will help prepare students for college-level academic expectations while also providing a snapshot of career options in the art world.

The program, which consists of two 2-week terms in July, will provide students with direct access to art-world professionals, and faculty will host daily live sessions with inspiring guest speakers. Faculty-guided tours of museums and monuments will bring a firsthand experience of art and architecture in the city. Special events, including an artist talk and a college application session, will complement the academic content with practical knowledge that students take with them to college and beyond. All courses are taught by art industry experts who have extensive academic teaching experience. Classes take place in-person at SIA’s campus in Manhattan.

Job Summary

Instructors support the Lead Instructor and are focused on the well-being and educational experience of our high school students. They are expected to be with the students for 9 weekdays between the hours of 9:15 AM and 4:30 PM (classes start at 9:30 AM). They prepare classrooms, convene classes, take attendance, communicate daily with program staff, and guide students through exercises -- directed by the Lead Instructor -- to recap important points/themes, promote independent work, and assist students with assigned projects. Instructors will escort students to and from off-campus site visits. Instructors may be assigned to lead a few class sessions throughout the term.

Before the term begins, Instructors may be asked to provide feedback on instructional strategies, site visits, and guest speakers as featured in the draft syllabus, created by the Lead Instructor. At the end of the term, Instructors provide feedback and fill out a rubric on each student’s performance, all of which form part of the Evaluation that a student receives.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; a graduate degree (obtained or in progress) is recommended. Instructors must have at least 2 years of high school teaching experience, with some experience in teaching art history, studio art, and/or world studies. Experience leading student field trips is desirable. Must be CPR certified. Three professional references are required.

** Professional experience with museums, galleries, or other art businesses is desirable but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Session:

· Provide feedback to the Lead Instructor(s) and SIA on the syllabus, course project(s), site visits, and guest speakers and assist the Lead Instructor(s), as needed, in planning activities that help achieve the course’s learning outcomes.

· Collaborate with Lead Instructor(s) and SIA on instructional strategies, classroom management, and other course administration issues.

· Complete training sessions on pedagogy, diversity and inclusion, protection of minors (including mandated reporting) and attend a virtual orientation session on responsibilities and logistics for the program.

During Session:

· Support Lead Instructor(s)

· Set up classroom environment for the day, test IT equipment

· Take student attendance each morning and afternoon in the Orah app, reporting absences immediately

· Alert SIA staff to other issues and challenges that need to be addressed immediately

· Document student needs, incidents, and other information in the Orah app

· Lead sessions as needed per prior arrangement

· Serve as backup instructors in case of lead faculty absences

· Guide students in preparation of their final project(s) and provide daily feedback on homework

· Attend, facilitate, and escort students to and from site visits

· Act as a Mandated Reporter for the classroom

· Communicate often and proactively with program staff, as needed

Post-Session:

· Provide written feedback on each student to the Lead Instructor(s) and fill out a rubric about each student as part of the Evaluation that students receive upon successful completion of the program

· Invited to attend the Closing Ceremony on day 10 of the program

· Liaise with SIA staff to review courses and provide feedback for future planning

Instructional Dates with Open Positions (excluding the weekend):

· Term 1: July 8 – July 19

· Term 2: July 22 – August 2

Classes meet Monday through Friday in the first week of term, and Monday through Thursday in the second week of the term.

Areas of Content Expertise

Art history, studio art, world studies, art business

Language Skills

Applicants should be capable of upholding the highest standards of written and spoken English.

Teaching Experience

Instructors must have at least two years of high school teaching experience, with some experience in teaching art history, studio art, art business or world studies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach

·Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

·Ability to travel extensively within the broader New York City area

Teaching Fee

$4,000 per term, as an independent contractor

Please submit your resume and a cover letter including which term dates you are available for. Candidates with ability over multiple terms will be given preference. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS).

Sotheby’s Institute of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $2,000.00 per week

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 9th grade
• High school
• Visual & Performing Arts

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person