"Adjunct Instructor- TEED501N"

Adjunct Instructor- CPS TEED501N Art with Young Children (Ages 3 - 8 Years)

This course provides strategies for incorporating rich art experiences for young children in a variety of settings. Participants will work with art materials and consider the contribution of art to children's learning and development. Topics to be discussed include: setting up art areas; selecting, presenting, and storing materials; planning a meaningful sequence of art experiences; how to make appropriate comments on children's work; and ways to make art an integral part of the curriculum.

Seeking an experienced educator to design and facilitate this graduate-level course. The audience is educators of children 3 - 8 years old with varying years of experience, in a variety of settings. This class is offered for 1 graduate credit or as a no-credit workshop where participants can earn professional learning hours and NYS CTLE hours. The class has historically been offered at Bank Street. There is a possibility to offer additional classes that take place online through Zoom.

Start Date: February 2026

Course dates:
Friday, April 17 2026 from 4:45 - 9:15 and
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00 - 5:00 PM

Compensation
$1,300

Qualifications
Required:
Successful teaching experience with children and adults
Experience in facilitating group discussions and/or professional development
Experience developing curriculum for educators
Experience evaluating students work (graduate-level preferred)
Experience in a progressive education setting
Experience as an art teacher or incorporating art activities in the classroom
Master(s) degree in education, Social Work or related field