What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Artist (P/T, Tues & Thurs 4-6pm, Jan-Jun) position at Barnes Foundation?
Primary Function: The part-time Teaching Artist will be responsible for delivering afterschool arts-based programming for PreK-4 th grade learners enrolled at Barnes partner school, Community Partnership School, through an informal learning initiative designed by the Barnes’s Community Engagement Department. Additional in-classroom support will be provided by school administration. The program is active from January through June, and the schedule is every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6pm. This position pays $65/hour and we anticipate an average weekly schedule of six to eight hours per week for preparation, instruction and evaluation.
Education/Training/Experience
Education/Training/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in art education, museum education or related field and 2 years' work experience in community arts or cultural institutions OR high school/some college and 2 to 4 years' work experience in community arts or cultural institutions;
- Administrative and/or teaching experience in community youth and family settings in museums, community-based agencies or schools. Background in arts education preferred.
- Experience developing curricula, activities, and lessons geared toward early childhood learners.
- Ability to work across diverse groups, including external program partners and caregivers in learning environments.
- Strong interest in community partnerships and arts as a pathway for equity and social justice.
- Successful clearance of background criminal check, fingerprinting, and other required state and federal child clearances.
- Strong written and communication skills
- Trauma-informed and trauma responsive training are a plus
- Criminal Background-National
- Criminal Background for work with children -National Child Abuse, FBI, PA PATCH.
- MVR Driving Record Valid Driver’s License
- Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Visual Requirements: Computer use; must be able to use email
- Hearing Requirements: Phone use
- Working Conditions: Position operates in an environment that is generally free of noise, dust, temperature extremes or other hazards; may work in environments without elevators
- Must have a valid Driver’s license or be able to take public transport to/from school sites
Salary : $65
