Website James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts
Transforming Lives, Inspiring Creativity, Building Community
JWJCSA is seeking faculty instructors in music (voice/piano/strings/guitar), creative writing, and/or visual arts to join our affiliated instructor roster. The Faculty Instructor provides high-quality, discipline-specific instruction; contributes to lesson planning; tracks student progress; collaborates with staff; and participates in sharings, performances, and exhibitions. This part-time role supports the school’s mission to cultivate artistic skills and foster creativity in a diverse student community. Most classes will meet in-person in DC with occasional partner-site/events.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, discipline-specific lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
Develop lesson plans aligned with program goals and student needs.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to support artistic development.
Participate in program events, recitals, or exhibitions as needed.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure program consistency and quality.
Prepare students for showcases and community performances; maintain basic attendance/progress records.
Support a welcoming, inclusive classroom aligned with JWJCSA’s mission and community values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an arts-related discipline
2+ years of successful teaching and performance experience in desired teaching discipline(s)
Strong communication, organization, and classroom management; passion for helping diverse learners
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher
Active practicing artist
Successful experience teaching both in-person and virtually
(Strings) Suzuki training/registration
To apply for this job please visit www.jwjcsa.org.