At Inuka Cultural Center, our core belief is that movement arts, knowledge, and professional growth ignite transformative empowerment—especially in underserved communities. If you're fueled by purpose, community, and creativity, we want you on our team.

What We’re Looking For.

  • Purpose-Driven Passion: A genuine commitment to youth empowerment and community change.

  • Creative Spirit: Skills in movement arts, education, or workshops.

  • Collaborative Mindset: Ability to co-create programs alongside youth and local stakeholders.

  • Adaptive Thinkers: Flexible problem-solvers comfortable working in dynamic environments.

  • Professional Integrity: Reliability, ethical conduct, and a readiness for meaningful impact.

Vacancy - Teaching Artist.

Time Period: 2025 - 2026

Salary: 3,000 KES per class 

* the same rate applies for Inuka events that the Teaching Artist and their students may participate in

Position Summary: The Teaching Artist works hands-on with youth through Inuka’s School and Community Program throughout Nairobi teaching Dance, Theater or Martial Arts classes. As ambassadors of Inuka, Teaching Artists are expected to embody our culture of welcome and carry Inuka’s values into the venues where they teach. Teaching Artists are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism in terms of artistic mastery and administrative responsibility.  Classes may include instruction in one or more of the following disciplines:

Dance

  • Breakdance

  • Ballet

  • Cultural dance

  • Contemporary/Modern

  • Theater/Performance

  • Martial Arts

  • Gymnastics

The teaching artist is also expected to attend Inuka’s annual graduation ceremony which typically happens the first or second Saturday of December. For school-based programs that run for a full semester or longer, the Teaching Artist may be asked to bring her/his students to perform at the graduation ceremony or other Inuka events. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Teach dance, theater or martial arts classes 

  • Keep attendance for the classes and ensure that attendance is logged in the appropriate google spreadsheet or another format if needs be

  • Maintain regular communication with school administrators

  • Along with the Program Manager, organize students for off-site activities if and when the teaching Artist’s students are invited to participate

  • Attend quarterly trainings over the course of the year

  • Maintain regular communication with Inuka Co-Directors about program needs and/or challenges that may arise

  • Organize program supplies with the Program Manager

  • Attend off-site activities as needed

How to Apply: 

  • Submit a statement of interest; your CV; and a bio to: johnodhiambo2812@gmail.com

  • The subject of the email should read “Inuka Teaching Artist Application”

  • Deadline: 10th July, 2025