Visual Arts Teaching Artist

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) was founded in 1978 on the unique vision of including all four arts disciplines–music, visual arts, dance, and drama– in one space with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary programming. DAC has served the Delaware and Chester counties and Delaware State communities for over 40 years by fostering programs that provide possibilities and opportunities through the exploration of multi-disciplinary arts. DAC is committed to building, preserving and growing with the community we serve and the community of teaching artists. Our mission and core value is providing Every Art for Everyone!

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) seeks skilled artists who have at least one year of teaching experience for the position of Visual Art Teaching Artist for private instruction, and group classes at the Center, located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060 from September 2024 to August 2025.

Our Academic School Year is from September 2024-June 2025 and our summer program is from June 2025- August 2025.

We are looking to fulfill the position by January 15, 2025. We are prioritizing candidates with Saturday and evening availability.

Teaching Artists will:

• Show integrity in teaching methods and pedagogy
• Help parents understand the artistic process as well as the finished work that goes home
• Inspire student excitement and commitment to study
• Treat students and parents with respect and kindness
• Teach visual arts for all ages
• Promote Darlington’s mission and programs to students and parents
• Keep an accurate teacher log book, which will serve as an invoice for services

Communicate with the office in a clear, consistent, and timely manner, including:

• Promptly notifying the Program Manager of any schedule changes
• Responding to phone and email messages within 48 hours
• Recommending exceptional students and those in need for scholarships
• Submitting PA child abuse clearance, criminal records check, and FBI clearance (must be within 5 years of 12/31/2023)
• Distributing communications to families as provided by the administrative office

We evaluate performance using the following metrics:

• Student and Parent satisfaction (collected verbally and on bi-annual surveys)
• Student Retention (across all DAC activities)
• Student demonstration of improved ability and knowledge (as evidenced in their completed work)
• Observation (classes may be observed by the Executive Director or her designee)
• Staff Feedback (regarding regular communication and accurate teacher log)

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred):

• Experience in teaching children ages 2-6
• Experience in teaching adults
• Experience teaching group classes

Compensation:

This position is a 1099 contracted employee. Darlington hours of operations are from Monday- Friday 9am to 9pm and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm during the Academic Year. During the summer season, our hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9 am to 9pm and Thursday- Friday 9am to 5pm. Viable candidates will set their preferred hours within the above hours of operations. Starting hourly rate is $35.00, however, it is negotiable based on experience and expertise.

Please apply by sending an email with the subject heading “Visual Arts Teaching Artist Position” along with your resume and letter of interest to Executive Director, Roberta, at roberta@darlingtonarts.org.

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