Teaching Artist (Part-Time), Barnes Foundation

Posted by The Barnes Foundation on January 7, 2025

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:  

• 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

Learn more and apply here.