Expressive Arts Teaching Artists - The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Posted 6 months a[...]

Connect The Arts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate and trauma-informed teaching artists to lead expressive arts workshops with youth in various settings. This part-time role involves facilitating workshops, writing lesson plans, and creating safe spaces for youth impacted by trauma. Ideal candidates will have a background in the arts or related fields, possess strong collaboration skills, and be available to work in Chester County. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young individuals and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts or related field required.
• Experience with trauma-informed practices and youth workshops.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate expressive arts workshops with incarcerated youth.
• Write lesson plans and follow-up reports after workshops.

Skills

Trauma-informed training

Mindfulness-based stress reduction

Collaboration

Initiative

Creating safe spaces

Experience with youth impacted by trauma

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts field

Degree in social work

Degree in psychology

Degree in education

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Expressive Arts Teaching Artists - The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Posted 1 year ago

Pay Type: Hourly Rate
Job Status: Part Time
Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $40.00

ARTS HOLDING HANDS AND HEARTS, INC

Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) www.ahhah.org, a 501c3 non-profit, is looking for trauma-informed teaching artists to facilitate workshops with youth who are incarcerated in Chester County and facilitate after-school workshops in Coatesville, Kennett Square, Phoenixville, and Oxford.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-facilitate expressive arts workshops with youth who are incarcerated in Chester County. Most workshops are 90 minutes long.
• Facilitate 60 to 90-minute after-school expressive arts workshops in Chester County High Schools.
• Write lesson plans incorporating AHHAH methodology (format will be provided along with training of methodology).
• Write follow-up reports after each workshop.
• Keep attendance on a spreadsheet.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a given arts field (theatre, poetry, visual arts, music, dance, etc.), and/or degree in social work, psychology, or education.
• Trauma-informed training.
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction training.
• Security clearances and background checks.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and create safe spaces.
• Experience working with youth impacted by trauma and poverty.

Must have a car and be available to work in Chester County, specifically in Coatesville, Kennett Square, West Chester, Oxford, and/or Phoenixville.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.