Teaching Artist: Onsite Kids & Teen Classes

Main Line Art Center; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established arts organization is looking for passionate teaching artists to lead engaging summer art camps for kids and teens. This role involves creating dynamic lesson plans and fostering creativity in young artists of varying skill levels. Ideal candidates will thrive in a community-focused environment, bringing energy and responsiveness to the classroom. Join a team that values diversity and creativity, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of artists. If you have a love for teaching and art, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with various media and skill levels.
• Ability to adapt to classroom dynamics and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum and manage classroom activities.
• Participate in logistics for moving groups during camp.

Skills

Curriculum Planning

Classroom Management

Student Engagement

Artistic Media Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art Education

Experience in Community Settings

Job description

Teaching Artist: Onsite Kids & Teen Classes

Main Line Art Center seeks energetic and creative teaching artists to enhance our week long summer art camps. Classes include a range of beginner and experienced young artists.

Ideal candidates have experience working with a variety of media in community settings and the ability to be responsive to classroom dynamics and student engagement. Experience working with a range of skill levels and ages is preferred. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, attendance at teacher’s meetings, classroom management, and participation in the logistics of moving groups throughout camp each day.

Open positions include:

• Pre-Teen Drawing & Painting
• Pre-Teen Wheel Throwing
• Pre-Teen Watercolor
• Teen Sculpture
• Kids Drawing & Painting
• Kids Mixed Media

How To Apply:

Applicants must provide or seek clearance certificates of PA State Police, Criminal Record Check and PA Child Abuse History for all positions.

In order to be considered, applications for teaching positions must include:

• images of current work or of work created by students (5 max, 300 dpi)
• course descriptions and lesson plan outlines for courses taught

At Main Line Art Center our values lead us and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusionary work place. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please email application materials to Ariel Edwards, Co-Executive Director at [e-mail] or mail to 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA 19041. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and candidates will be called in for an interview and a short demonstration as needed.