The Village of Arts and Humanities is seeking a seasonal teaching artist to assist in our summer youth theater intensive.

The Teaching Artist is responsible for leading project based learning opportunities in their chosen field during each session. This requires the ability to prepare lessons that teach core skills related to the art form or medium as well as skills related to behavior/character development. In addition, the Teaching Artist is responsible for orienting students to the studio, general classroom management, completing incentive logs, lesson plans, requesting supplies, supply inventory, classroom prep, classroom clean up and storage. Each session, the Village of Arts and Humanities invites parents, families and friends to celebrate student accomplishments at our Showcase. Teaching artists assist in preparing interns, displaying artwork, setting up, managing interns, documentation and generally assisting throughout this day.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum for artistic instruction

• Create lesson plans and instructional materials
• Deliver engaging and dynamic lessons that cater to students' needs and abilities
• Facilitate group discussions and critiques
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment
• Provide constructive feedback to students
• Collaborate with other Teaching Artists and staff to develop programming and

events

• Participate in program evaluation and assessment
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance
• Attend meetings and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in theater arts preferred but not required
• Must have 1-2 years acting experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.93 - $22.80 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Health savings account

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19133 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19133: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person