Teen Apprenticeship Program MENTORS
Gain paid experience teaching and mentoring high school students in the visual arts.
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Background
Since 2009, Mentors have supported TAP teens from New York City Public Schools as they teach visual art to elementary age students in summer camps.
The Mentor position is a paid opportunity for BFA majors that provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with high school students ages 16—18. The Mentor is responsible for administering key aspects of TAP, submitting daily updates and documentation, as required.
Details
The Teen Apprenticeship Program consists of two parts. During the spring, teens train as an apprentice with a Studio Institute artist instructor during weekly meetings held on Saturdays, where they learn the fundamentals of art making, as well as how to plan and lead classes for young learners. TAP Mentors shadow artists to learn effective art instruction and lesson-plan writing—and how to facilitate and engage high school students in discussions about arts learning.
During the summer, TAP Mentors work with artist instructors to guide teens as they produce, document, and deliver art instruction to young children at New York City summer camps. Mentors support the teens by guiding them in lesson planning, giving feedback, and observing and co-teaching onsite art classes.
Earn a Competitive Wage
Mentors earn $22.50 per hour working up to 25 hours a week.
TAP Summer Internship: July 7 – August 15
In July, mentors begin their oversight responsibilities of the high school students at the camps located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Mentors also support scheduled art engagement trips to local museums and college visits.
Eligibility
You must be a current sophomore, junior or senior in the summer attending a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City, or a permanent resident of the City. Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled full time during the 2024–25 and 2025–26 academic years.
Have questions?
Reach out to TAP@studioinst.org
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