Externship: Instructional Design & Latin American Arts Education

Instructional Design & Latin American Arts Education Externship 

Perfect for Art Students & Future Educators 

Hours: Up to 10 hours 
Compensation: up to $145 worth of UW-allowable book or other equipment purchases (equivalent to $14.50/hour for first 10 hours)  
In-School Teaching Days: April 23, 2026 (Plymouth, WI)  

About the Externship 

This short-term externship gives you hands-on experience in instructional design, lesson creation, and real classroom teaching. You’ll receive one-on-one coaching through the entire process—from brainstorming ideas and researching learners to building and delivering a 90minute lesson on Latin American conceptual artists like Mirtha Dermisache. 

On April 23rd , we will visit a high school in Plymouth and co-teach this lesson in several art and Spanish classes.  

This is an excellent opportunity for a student who wants to explore teaching and see if it’s a good fit, or a student who wants to learn more about Latin American visual arts and culture. 

You’ll work closely with Susi Gomez Kennedy, a CLACS Faculty Fellow and SET Experiential Learning Manager who specializes in Latin American conceptual poetics and art. With years of teaching experience, Susi will guide you step-by-step and teach you how to design and deliver a lesson. 

What You’ll Learn 

How to design an engaging lesson 

How to research and understand your learners 

How to incorporate visual thinking and cultural context 

How to deliver a 90-minute lesson to high school students 

How instructional design works from start to finish 

No prior teaching experience required — full guidance provided. This is a great opportunity if you have been wondering if teaching is for you. 

Responsibilities 

Attend prep meetings and coaching sessions 

Review the teaching materials in advance 

Assist in developing the lesson plan 

Practice the lesson delivery 

Co-teach multiple 90-minute classes on April 23  

Travel to Plymouth. Student will have to become a UWM authorized driver. 

What You’ll Gain 

Real classroom teaching experience 

A polished lesson plan for your portfolio 

Mentorship in instructional design 

A book stipend based on hours worked 

A chance to try teaching in a supportive environment 

Increased understanding of visual arts from Latin America 

Who Should Apply 

Students who are: 

Art majors, design majors, Spanish or humanities majors 

Creative and curious 

Interested in exploring teaching 

Excited to work with high school students 

Panther Edge Competencies 

1) Communication 

The student will practice written, verbal, and nonverbal communication as they draft lesson plans, create slides, and coteach 90minute classes 

2) Critical Thinking 

The extern co-designs a learning experience from ideation through delivery—situational analysis, decision making, problem solving 

3) Equity & Inclusion 

Centering Latin American conceptual artists requires cultural competency and framing content so all learners feel respected and included