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2025 SMARTS Job Opportunities

2025 SMARTS Summer Institute Position Openings

Since 1986 the SMARTS Summer Institute has provided young people with an exciting, fun summer arts experience. The Multi-Arts program for children grades K-8 takes place at Brennan Middle School, Attleboro, MA, July 7–August 1, 2025, 8:15–3:45 PM. Divided by age/grade level groups, everyone rotates through the classes each day. Daily, teachers work in their individual classrooms and collaboratively during the elective period and to put together the final presentation on August 1, 6:30-8:00 PM. Before applying, check out the SMARTS website and facebook page to view past summer program pictures. www.smartscollab.org and www.facebook.com/SMARTSCollab

SMARTS SUMMER INSTITUTE JOB OPPORTUNITY

MOVEMENT/DANCE TEACHER

Seeking a dynamic MOVEMENT/DANCE teacher/graduate student with solid movement and dance training and teaching experience with young children. The ideal candidate will have positive energy and presence that telegraphs enthusiasm and the love for moving and dancing. Creativity in repertoire and a love of working with non-dance children grades K-8, is a must.

Since 1986 the SMARTS Summer Institute has provided young people with an exciting, fun summer arts experience. The Multi-Arts program for children grades K-8 takes place at Brennan Middle School, Attleboro, MA, July 7–August 1, 2025, 8:15–3:45 PM. Movement/Dance is an important part of the Summer Institute Multi-arts program providing a fun, creative movement and dance experience with a focus on individual and group body/mind process and skill development. Divided by age/grade level groups, everyone takes movement/dance 4 times a week. The movement/dance teacher will have a student assistant and work collaboratively as one of the Creative Team, to develop a unique final presentation. Before applying, check out our website and facebook page to view past summer program pictures. www.smartscollab.org and www.facebook.com/SMARTSCollab

How To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter outlining your movement/dance teaching experience with young children. Include your qualifications and what excites you about working with young children.

Email cover letter and resume by April 1, 2025

Subject line:

2025 SMARTS Summer Movement/Dance Candidate info@smartscollab.org

Other Positions Available:

Art Room Assistant Teacher Internship

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Art Teacher Intern to join our team for the summer. The intern will support our lead art instructor in delivering engaging, hands-on art lessons and activities to students of various age groups. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring art educators to gain experience in classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching while working in a creative, supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

Assist in planning and delivering art lessons and projects for students ages 5-14.
Help set up and manage art materials and supplies.
Provide guidance and support to students during art activities.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment.
Support lead teacher in monitoring student progress and offering constructive feedback.
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a smooth and enjoyable camp experience for all participants.
Participate in team meetings and help with end-of-day clean-up.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Strong interest in teaching and working with children or young adults.

MOVEMENT/DANCE INTERN

2025 SMARTS Summer Institute seeks a dynamic Movement/Dance Intern with solid movement and dance training and some teaching experience with young children. The ideal candidate will have positive energy and presence that telegraphs enthusiasm and a love for moving and dancing. The intern will assist the dance teacher and have the ability to work with dance and non-dance children grades K-8.

How To Apply to any of the above:

Send a Cover Letter with the position you are applying for and describe your experience teaching young children in that specific arts discipline. Include your qualifications and what excites you about working with young children in the arts. Applications from BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged. Contract teachers, creative arts special needs teachers, teaching artists, recent college graduates and current college students are encouraged to apply.

Email cover letter and resume by February 15, 2025
Subject line: 2025 SMARTS Summer Institute Candidate info@smartscollab.org

Recognized across the Commonwealth since 1986, the Southeastern Massachusetts Arts Collaborative, better known as SMARTS, is a year round non-profit organization dedicated to the arts and the creative process. This dynamic multifaceted arts organization provides people of all ages with discipline-based and interdisciplinary training, education and performance experiences in architectural design, creative writing, dance, drama, film/video, music, vocal, visual arts, and STEAM, with a focus on the creative process, developing imagination, and collaboration. SMARTS offers programs and events for students and community, professional development, partnerships with local, regional, and state arts organizations and universities, and strong advocacy for arts education in our schools.