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Position Title: Part-Time Bilingual Teaching Artist Assistant

Employer: The Art of Ligel, LLC

Work Location: Near 388 Canal Place, Bronx, NY 10451

Employment Period: November 2–December 23, 2026

Work Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00–3:15 p.m.

Compensation: $36.67 per hour

Compensation: $165 per week before applicable taxes and deductions

Payment Schedule: Weekly payments by check

Expected Weekly Hours: 4.5 hours

Primary Responsibilities

The selected candidate will work alongside the lead teaching artist to support the successful delivery of adult artmaking classes. Responsibilities include:

• Bilingual Interpretation: Provide verbal translation between English and Spanish to facilitate communication between the lead teaching artist and Spanish-speaking participants.
• Classroom Preparation: Organize, prepare, and set up art materials and supplies before each class.
• Instructional Support: Assist the lead teaching artist during class sessions, help participants engage in artmaking activities, and help create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
• Cleanup and Organization: Help clean the workspace, organize art materials, and restore the instructional area after each class.
• Punctuality and Attendance: Arrive at the designated location at least 10 minutes before each class session.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to provide verbal interpretation during instructional activities.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the lead teaching artist.
• Willingness to assist with art materials, classroom preparation, instructional activities, and cleanup.
• Availability to work the scheduled days throughout the employment period.
• Ability to commute to the instructional site in the Bronx for all scheduled sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

A degree in art or art education is not required. However, candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will receive favorable consideration:

• Professional, community-based, or personal artmaking practice.
• Assisting with or facilitating art classes, workshops, or creative activities.
• Working with adult learners or community-based arts programs.
• Supporting participants with varying levels of artistic experience.

Preferred Candidate Location

Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the Bronx, New York, to provide a part-time employment opportunity to someone who lives in or is connected to the local community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their résumé to info@theartofligelllc.com.

Please include a brief introduction in the body of your email highlighting your English and Spanish language proficiency, relevant experience, and interest in the position.

If you know someone who may be a strong candidate, please share this announcement with them.

Thank you for helping connect qualified individuals with this opportunity to support arts education, bilingual communication, and creative engagement within the Bronx community.

Ligel Lambert
Owner, The Art of Ligel, LLC
Bronx, New York