Teaching Artist

Visual Arts Teaching Artist

LOCATIONS HIRING: Erie

Reports To: ArtReach Director

Direct Reports: None

Job Type: Part-time

Travel: 0% of travel outside office location

Job Summary:

• The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center (LincolnParkArts.org) provides students from K to 12 at the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PACyber.org) in-person, high-quality arts classes. These ArtReach classes take place at PACyber's regional sites around the state of Pennsylvania. The aim of ArtReach (LincolnParkArts.org/ArtReach) is to enrich students’ creative knowledge and skills while providing them with opportunities to socialize and express themselves in a safe, respectful environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and teach meaningful and engaging arts lessons for all levels of students
• Collaborate with PA Cyber Regional Representatives and LPPAC ArtReach Coordinator to provide meaningful opportunities for students
• Turn in lessons, attendance, and timecard in timely manner
• Attend staff meetings and trainings when necessary
• Ensure students are constantly supervised during class time
• Ensure classroom is clean and organized, but also features students’ works and instructional aids

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in arts field
• Ability to convey subject matter in a manner that interests/engages the students
• Experience working with children of all backgrounds and skill levels
• Demonstrate professionalism in working with staff, students, and families
• Proficiency in Outlook email, Google Drive, and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to use a web camera and classroom platform or video collaboration software when necessary
• Ability to focus attention on students for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community leader in arts field
• Teaching certification

Required Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in art field and/or education

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Criminal background check
• Child abuse check
• Federal background check
• TB (Tuberculosis) test

Preferred Certifications:

• Teaching Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Walk students to and from classroom, as well as circulate room during class
• Ability to bend over and lift 20 lbs (supplies)
• Excellent fine motor skills
• Ability to focus attention on students for extended periods of time
• Ability to clean classroom when necessary (wipe off tables, sweep, etc.)

To Apply:

For more information on becoming an ArtReach Teaching Artist, please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to the ArtReach Coordinator.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $40