Teaching Artist News

We post job opportunities as they are received. Some organizations have listed deadlines that have passed but may still be accepting resumes. Check with the organization directly for more information.

Tree House Books is searching for an Executive Director

Tree House Books is a non-profit organization on a mission: grow and sustain a community of readers, writers, and thinkers in North Central Philadelphia. Tree House Books provides after-school programs for local children to explore learning in fun, creative ways that encourage a lifelong relationship with education, reading, and each other. Plus, in the process, the kids get to know their own creative potential, the value of their creations, and that they all have a place as members in the community. For more information and to apply click here.

Mural Arts Program searching for Summer Assistant Teaching Artists

Deadline: May 28th

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program unites artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. Assistant Teaching Artists support lead teaching artists in classroom management and the execution of lesson plans. Qualifications: 1-2 years teaching experience with under-served youth and/or middle and/or high school students; Knowledge of art history and art-making techniques; Ability to engage youth with multiple learning styles and multiple intelligences; Willingness to work collaboratively and in partnership with parents, program managers, lead teaching artists, student advocates, and artists; Access to reliable transportation; Up-to-date PA Child Abuse Report, PA Criminal Background Check, and FBI Check upon interview. Compensation: $15 per hour, 20 hours per week. To Apply submit a cover letter, resume, and 5-10 samples of your own artwork to arted.resumes@muralarts.org with “Assistant Teaching Artist” as the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Taller Puertorriqueño searching for Teaching Artists/ Visual Art

Deadline: Ongoing
Taller Puertorriqueño is seeking artists interested in teaching part-time classes in the visual and performing arts to children and youth grades K- 8th. In September – December, January – June and/or Summer during after-school hours from 2:30 – 5:30pm. The teaching artist will lead visual art classes to groups of 15-20 children and/or youth. This person will develop lesson plans; prepare materials for classes and track students participation and progress. For more information and to apply click here.

GEGISOM is searching for Music, Dance & Drama Instructors

Deadline: Ongoing
The Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music, Inc. is a non-profit, community based institution established to provide a safe, creative facility where at risk and special needs youth can experience social, cognitive and cultural development through music and the performing arts in the underserved community of North Philadelphia and surrounding communities. GEGISOM is currently searching for Music, Dance, Drama instructors for their summer Music & Performing Arts camp, June 18 until August 3, 2012. Part time or full time hours are available. To apply email resume to gegisom@ aol.com or call 215-430-0435. http://www.gegisom.org

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation searching for Teaching Artists

Deadline: May 7th, 2012
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is looking for interested teachers and artists to teach youth ages 8-17 for their Summer camp. The camp runs Monday-Friday, 9-3pm from July 1st- August 20th. They are looking for teachers in either painting, drawing, sculpture, or photography. Please send resume and cover letter to Valerie Arhondakis, Parks & Recreation Visual Arts Programming Coordinator, at frankfordvalerie@aol.com.