Multidisciplinary Arts Instructor

Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD) is seeking creative, versatile, and experienced Multidisciplinary Arts Instructors to lead enrichment programs for children, teens, and adults.

This opportunity is ideal for a teaching artist who has experience in more than one creative discipline and enjoys combining different art forms into engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Areas may include:

Visual Arts
Drawing & Illustration
Theatre & Drama
Dance & Movement
Creative Writing
Film & Photography
Music & Vocal Arts
Culinary Arts
Crafts & Creative Projects
Cultural Arts
Other Creative Arts Disciplines
About the Position

FHMD works with schools, community organizations, and senior communities to bring creative enrichment directly to participants. Our instructors encourage students to explore, create, experiment, develop new skills, and work collaboratively.

Multidisciplinary instructors may teach a class centered on one primary art form or combine several disciplines into a single program. For example, a class might incorporate visual art and writing, theatre and movement, photography and storytelling, or another combination that fits the instructor's expertise.

Curriculum should be appropriate for the age group and designed to actively involve participants rather than rely primarily on demonstration or lecture.

Who We Serve

Programming may be available for:

PreK 5th grade
Middle and high school students
Adults age 50+

Most FHMD programs are offered in person at partner locations.

We work with qualified teaching artists in multiple states and pursue opportunities based on instructor qualifications, location, availability, and partner needs.

Flexible Scheduling

This is a contract-based opportunity rather than a traditional full-time or part-time position. Many FHMD instructors have other teaching positions, artistic projects, performances, businesses, or professional commitments.

Programs commonly meet once a week for approximately 6 10 weeks. Class sessions are generally 45 minutes for PreK and 60 minutes for other age groups.

Instructors provide FHMD with their availability, preferred age groups, and the disciplines they are prepared to teach. You may also propose original multidisciplinary class concepts for consideration.

Teaching assignments are not guaranteed. FHMD continues to seek appropriate opportunities for approved instructors unless they notify us that they no longer wish to receive offers.

When a potential assignment is available, FHMD sends an official class offer by email. Instructors have 24 hours to accept, decline, or discuss the opportunity.

Compensation

$40 $60 per class

Classes are generally 45 60 minutes. The compensation range represents the lowest and highest amount FHMD reasonably anticipates offering for this position across the United States.

Individual rates may vary depending on enrollment, program funding, and the structure of the specific assignment.

Contractor Status

This is an independent contractor teaching opportunity.

FHMD does not provide employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, paid sick time, or other major employee benefits. The contractor structure allows instructors to manage their availability and accept assignments that fit their schedules.

Responsibilities

Multidisciplinary Arts Instructors may be expected to:

Develop creative, age-appropriate lessons and projects.
Combine multiple art forms when appropriate for the course.
Provide hands-on instruction and meaningful opportunities for participants to practice skills.
Adjust activities for different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
Encourage creativity, collaboration, confidence, and self-expression.
Maintain a safe, organized, and respectful learning environment.
Track attendance and student participation when requested.
Communicate consistently and professionally with FHMD staff.
Follow FHMD requirements and partner-site policies.
Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

Professional experience in two or more creative disciplines, or significant interdisciplinary arts experience.
Experience teaching arts or enrichment programming.
Knowledge of lesson planning and curriculum development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization and dependability.
The ability to work comfortably with different age groups.
Reliable transportation for in-person assignments.
The ability to provide materials, submit a materials list, or utilize an approved materials fee when applicable.
At least one year of lead teaching experience.
A BA or BS in an applicable field is preferred/required as appropriate to the position.
Application Process

FHMD accepts applications throughout the year as new classes and programs become available. There is no fixed application deadline.

Please email your resume to:

Applicants whose experience aligns with our programming needs may be invited to complete an FHMD application and participate in a brief Google conversation.

This conversation helps us learn more about your creative background, teaching experience, areas of expertise, availability, and the types of programs you would like to teach.

Inclusion at FHMD

FHMD values different creative perspectives, teaching approaches, backgrounds, and experiences. We strive to create welcoming environments where participants can explore the arts, develop skills, and feel comfortable bringing their own ideas into the learning process.

We are looking for instructors who share our commitment to respectful, engaging, and inclusive creative learning experiences.