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Portside Arts Center's Job Opportunities 
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Do you want to  influence children’s lives in positive, creative ways?  Portside Arts Center is seeking experienced art educators and teaching artists to join our team.  Portside is a 501c3 non-profit community art center located in the Fishtown / Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia.  Portside provides a creative and nurturing environment that empowers the artists of tomorrow and creates lifelong patrons of the arts. Through dynamic visual arts programming, we encourage students to be globally-minded citizens and fearless artists. Please scroll down to view all our opportunities.

Teaching Artist

​Portside welcomes teaching artists to propose art classes and workshops year round. If you would like to propose a class please click the apply now button at the top of the page. 

Assistant Teacher - After School Arts Program

Portside is seeking creative individuals to work with our After School Arts Program this school year! As the assistant art teacher you will work alongside one of our lead art teachers which will give you valuable classroom and teaching experience. Portside is looking for someone who has a strong work ethic, who has a love for teaching and who is confident in their abilities. 

Responsibilities :
  • Assisting bus driver in picking up students from school 
  • Assisting with lesson prep and clean up 
  • Assisting children with their homework and art projects

Requirements:
  • Must have experience working with a large group of children or in a classroom environment 
  • Must be over 18 years of age 
  • Must have a background in visual arts or education
  • Must have a strong desire to work with children
  • Must be a happy, organized and self motivated person
  • Must have or acquire a child abuse clearance & criminal background check 
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Available Teaching Hours:

September 3rd - June 12th
Monday-Friday 2:30- 6:00
*With occasional opportunities for extra hours*
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Pay is $12/hr

 To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page. 

Bus Driver - After School Art Program


Portside Arts Center is seeking a part time bus driver for our After School Art Program. A great candidate will be committed to safety, customer service and have genuine, caring attitude for children.

Portside’s After School Art Program (ASAP) will be held from September 3rd - June 12th. Portside is seeking a bus driver to work five days a week from 2:30pm-4:00pm Monday - Friday. 

Requirements:
  • Must have a CDL license with passenger endorsement
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
  • Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and physical

Responsibilities: 
  • Picking children from school and safely driving them to the Portside Art Center
  • Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections 
  • Keeping bus tidy, throwing away trash left of bus every day
  • Locking bus each day
  • Taking the bus to get gas when needed 
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Bus Route:
Portside Arts Center is located in the Fishtown/Port Richmond neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Portside picks up children from local private and public schools located nearby. Portside has a bus route for the driver to follow. 
Pay is $20/hr
Hours per week approximately 10

 To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page.



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  • Home
  • About
    • Board | Staff
    • History | Mission
    • Reviews
    • Supporters
    • Opportunities >
      • Jobs
      • Teaching Artists Work Trade Program
      • Summer College Internship
      • Young Artists Residency Program
      • Volunteer
    • Portside Videos
    • Portside's Blog
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Card
  • Programs
    • Virtual Art Classes
    • Kids & Teens >
      • Portside Creative Classroom
      • Saturday Youth Class
      • Teen Artist Workshop
      • Family Art Night
    • Adults >
      • Upholstery
      • Beginning Knitting
      • "Artists at Lunch"
    • At Home Art Resources >
      • Art Activities >
        • #PortsideArtChallenge
  • Events
    • Day of the Dead Celebration
    • Kids Halloween Party
  • Gift Shop
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Sponsor PAC
    • Mobile Advertising
  • Portside at Cherry Street Pier