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.
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Teaching Artists
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Lead Teacher -- After School Arts Program (ASAP)
Portside Arts Center seeks Lead Teachers for our After School Arts Program.
Portside is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center located in the Port Richmond/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We provide 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.
The After School Arts Program (ASAP) is an after-school arts experience for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The hands-on visual curriculum focuses on the seven fundamentals of art education; line, shape, form, value, space, color, and texture. Over the course of the academic year students work through each segment and build a strong foundation of visual arts skills, developmental skills and techniques. Students are also exposed to lessons in art history, arts appreciation, and multicultural awareness. Students explore a variety of visual arts forms: drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving, collage, puppetry, photography and many more. Our ASAP kids are fun, creative, thoughtful, and excited to be at our center.
We are currently seeking part-time Lead Teachers to work with us for the duration of the Philadelphia School District’s academic year. Our Lead Teachers work Monday - Friday, between 3:00 and 6:15 PM. Teachers with weeklong availability are preferred, but those with alternate schedules will also be considered. Additional hours may also be offered to work during our half and full-day camps throughout the year.
All applicants must have a passion for art and experience working with groups of children in an instructional setting.
Ideal candidates will also:
-- be organized and responsible
-- have a happy, easygoing attitude
-- be great at multi-tasking
-- have excellent classroom management skills
-- have experience creating a visual arts curriculum
-- be a team player
-- be professional
-- be communicative and maintain positive relationships with parents and colleagues
Requirements:
-- must have a passion for arts and strong demonstrated knowledge of artistic concepts practices
-- must have at least 2 years experience working with groups of children in an instructional setting
-- must have or obtain a criminal background check and child abuse clearance
Curriculum:
Teachers are responsible for creating their own visual art curriculum within the parameters of ASAP’s overall program curriculum. Some projects must include the following:
-- 21st century skills
-- exploration
-- process-based learning
-- artist exemplar/art history
Teachers will be asked to create an age-appropriate curriculum for students that allows them to experience many different art forms such as: drawing, painting, printmaking, clay sculpture, mosaic, fiber arts, puppetry, found object sculpture and more. We encourage teachers to show examples of artists’ work allowing students to develop an appreciation for artists, art history, and other cultures.
Teachers will plan and present 45-minute art lessons that meet curriculum standards daily.
Additional Responsibilities:
-- supervise a group of up to 24 students from 3PM to 6PM with the help of an assistant teacher, and groups of 12 or less as a stand alone instructor, in both cases with strong administrative support.
-- supervise completion of and assist students with their homework during a 45-minute homework help session.
-- walk with children to local parks and playgrounds and supervise children during play time
-- provide parents with updates on their child’s progress through Class Dojo App
-- create a warm and welcoming classroom environment
-- set up classroom at beginning of the day and cleaning up classroom at the end
-- arrive on time and leave on time
-- provide kind and constructive feedback to assistant teachers
-- proactively troubleshoot with Portside staff
STARTING PAY: $18/hour
TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
POSTED 7/28/22
Portside is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center located in the Port Richmond/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We provide 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.
The After School Arts Program (ASAP) is an after-school arts experience for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The hands-on visual curriculum focuses on the seven fundamentals of art education; line, shape, form, value, space, color, and texture. Over the course of the academic year students work through each segment and build a strong foundation of visual arts skills, developmental skills and techniques. Students are also exposed to lessons in art history, arts appreciation, and multicultural awareness. Students explore a variety of visual arts forms: drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving, collage, puppetry, photography and many more. Our ASAP kids are fun, creative, thoughtful, and excited to be at our center.
We are currently seeking part-time Lead Teachers to work with us for the duration of the Philadelphia School District’s academic year. Our Lead Teachers work Monday - Friday, between 3:00 and 6:15 PM. Teachers with weeklong availability are preferred, but those with alternate schedules will also be considered. Additional hours may also be offered to work during our half and full-day camps throughout the year.
All applicants must have a passion for art and experience working with groups of children in an instructional setting.
Ideal candidates will also:
-- be organized and responsible
-- have a happy, easygoing attitude
-- be great at multi-tasking
-- have excellent classroom management skills
-- have experience creating a visual arts curriculum
-- be a team player
-- be professional
-- be communicative and maintain positive relationships with parents and colleagues
Requirements:
-- must have a passion for arts and strong demonstrated knowledge of artistic concepts practices
-- must have at least 2 years experience working with groups of children in an instructional setting
-- must have or obtain a criminal background check and child abuse clearance
Curriculum:
Teachers are responsible for creating their own visual art curriculum within the parameters of ASAP’s overall program curriculum. Some projects must include the following:
-- 21st century skills
-- exploration
-- process-based learning
-- artist exemplar/art history
Teachers will be asked to create an age-appropriate curriculum for students that allows them to experience many different art forms such as: drawing, painting, printmaking, clay sculpture, mosaic, fiber arts, puppetry, found object sculpture and more. We encourage teachers to show examples of artists’ work allowing students to develop an appreciation for artists, art history, and other cultures.
Teachers will plan and present 45-minute art lessons that meet curriculum standards daily.
Additional Responsibilities:
-- supervise a group of up to 24 students from 3PM to 6PM with the help of an assistant teacher, and groups of 12 or less as a stand alone instructor, in both cases with strong administrative support.
-- supervise completion of and assist students with their homework during a 45-minute homework help session.
-- walk with children to local parks and playgrounds and supervise children during play time
-- provide parents with updates on their child’s progress through Class Dojo App
-- create a warm and welcoming classroom environment
-- set up classroom at beginning of the day and cleaning up classroom at the end
-- arrive on time and leave on time
-- provide kind and constructive feedback to assistant teachers
-- proactively troubleshoot with Portside staff
STARTING PAY: $18/hour
TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
POSTED 7/28/22
Assistant Teacher of After School Arts Program
Portside Arts Center seeks creative individuals to work with us this school year! As the assistant 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.
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.
Portside is seeking Teaching Assistants to work with our Minnows classroom (grades Pre-K and Kindergarten), our Sharks classroom (grades 1 and 2), and our Pirates classroom (grades 3, 4 and 5). Portside’s After School Arts Program introduces children to the fundamentals of arts education through a hands-on visual arts curriculum. The program incorporates components of socialization and homework assistance with a large dose of play. Our kids are fun, creative, thoughtful and excited to be at our center.
We are seeking assistants to work part-time for the duration of the Philadelphia Public School's 2022-2023 academic year. Assistants should be available to work variable schedules Monday - Friday, between the hours of 2:30 and 6:00 PM.
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
-- Supervising children in a variety of settings
-- Assisting with end-of-day parent pickup
-- Helping ensure children are on-task and meeting behavioral expectations
Requirements:
-- Must have experience working with children or in a classroom environment
-- Must be over 18 years of age
-- Background in visual arts or education is a plus
-- Must have a strong desire to work with children
-- Must be a happy, organized, responsible and self motivated person
-- Must have or acquire a child abuse clearance & criminal background check
STARTING PAY: $14/hour
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
(No telephone calls, please.)
POSTED 7/28/22
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.
Portside is seeking Teaching Assistants to work with our Minnows classroom (grades Pre-K and Kindergarten), our Sharks classroom (grades 1 and 2), and our Pirates classroom (grades 3, 4 and 5). Portside’s After School Arts Program introduces children to the fundamentals of arts education through a hands-on visual arts curriculum. The program incorporates components of socialization and homework assistance with a large dose of play. Our kids are fun, creative, thoughtful and excited to be at our center.
We are seeking assistants to work part-time for the duration of the Philadelphia Public School's 2022-2023 academic year. Assistants should be available to work variable schedules Monday - Friday, between the hours of 2:30 and 6:00 PM.
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
-- Supervising children in a variety of settings
-- Assisting with end-of-day parent pickup
-- Helping ensure children are on-task and meeting behavioral expectations
Requirements:
-- Must have experience working with children or in a classroom environment
-- Must be over 18 years of age
-- Background in visual arts or education is a plus
-- Must have a strong desire to work with children
-- Must be a happy, organized, responsible and self motivated person
-- Must have or acquire a child abuse clearance & criminal background check
STARTING PAY: $14/hour
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
(No telephone calls, please.)
POSTED 7/28/22
Lead Teacher for TEEN ARTIST HANGOUT
Portside Arts Center seeks Lead Teachers for our TEEN ARTIST HANGOUT class at Cherry Street Pier.
Portside Arts Center is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center located in the Port Richmond/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We provide 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.
The Teen Artist Hangout is a visual arts program for young people between the ages of 11 and 17. The program will run most Saturdays during the school year from 12 PM to 3 PM.
The workshops will allow students to expand their artistic skill sets as well as to investigate their individuality and unique identities. Students will be introduced to local and international artists while exploring different materials and techniques used in traditional and contemporary art making. Every month, we introduce a different theme, and each lesson builds upon new skills each week.
During these workshops, students have the opportunity to complete different portfolio requirements needed to apply to various creative high schools and colleges. Students will create works of art that display their technical skills such as self portraiture, still life, and figure drawing.
Monthly Themes:
September - Picasso Party!
October - Figure Drawing
November - Anime & Comics
December - Jewelry Making
January - Portraiture
February - Sculpture
March - Painting
April - Murals & Public Art
May - Claymation
June - Still Life
We are currently seeking arts instructors for this program who have experience and enjoy working with teens and are experts in a variety of artistic media. We would be especially excited to hear from artists whose areas of interest match the monthly themes listed above!
Instructors are responsible for creating their own visual art curriculum within the parameters of the Teen Artist Hangout overall program curriculum.
Ideal candidates will be organized and responsible with an easy going attitude and ability to develop a strong rapport with their teen students. They will also have a passion for the arts and demonstrated knowledge of artistic concepts and practices.
STARTING PAY: $25/hour
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
(No telephone calls, please.)
POSTED 7/28/22
Portside Arts Center is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center located in the Port Richmond/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We provide 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.
The Teen Artist Hangout is a visual arts program for young people between the ages of 11 and 17. The program will run most Saturdays during the school year from 12 PM to 3 PM.
The workshops will allow students to expand their artistic skill sets as well as to investigate their individuality and unique identities. Students will be introduced to local and international artists while exploring different materials and techniques used in traditional and contemporary art making. Every month, we introduce a different theme, and each lesson builds upon new skills each week.
During these workshops, students have the opportunity to complete different portfolio requirements needed to apply to various creative high schools and colleges. Students will create works of art that display their technical skills such as self portraiture, still life, and figure drawing.
Monthly Themes:
September - Picasso Party!
October - Figure Drawing
November - Anime & Comics
December - Jewelry Making
January - Portraiture
February - Sculpture
March - Painting
April - Murals & Public Art
May - Claymation
June - Still Life
We are currently seeking arts instructors for this program who have experience and enjoy working with teens and are experts in a variety of artistic media. We would be especially excited to hear from artists whose areas of interest match the monthly themes listed above!
Instructors are responsible for creating their own visual art curriculum within the parameters of the Teen Artist Hangout overall program curriculum.
Ideal candidates will be organized and responsible with an easy going attitude and ability to develop a strong rapport with their teen students. They will also have a passion for the arts and demonstrated knowledge of artistic concepts and practices.
STARTING PAY: $25/hour
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
(No telephone calls, please.)
POSTED 7/28/22
Lead Teacher for Saturday Youth Art Class
Portside Arts Center seeks Lead Teachers for our Saturday Youth Art class at Cherry Street Pier.
Portside Arts Center is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center located in the Port Richmond/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We provide 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.
The Saturday Youth Art Class is a visual arts program for children between the ages of 4-10. The program will run most Saturdays during the school year from 3PM to 5PM.
The class is designed to be a fun and creative weekend activity for kids that also allows them to expand their artistic skill sets and investigate their individuality and unique identities. Students are introduced to local and international artists while exploring different art materials and techniques.
We are currently seeking arts instructors for this program who have experience and enjoy working with children and are experts in a variety of artistic media.
Instructors are responsible for creating their own visual art curriculum within the parameters of the Saturday Youth Art Class overall program curriculum.
Ideal candidates will be organized and responsible with an easy going attitude and ability to develop a strong rapport with children. They will also have a passion for the arts and demonstrated knowledge of artistic concepts and practices.
STARTING PAY: $25/hour
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
(No telephone calls, please.)
POSTED 7/28/22
Portside Arts Center is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center located in the Port Richmond/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We provide 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.
The Saturday Youth Art Class is a visual arts program for children between the ages of 4-10. The program will run most Saturdays during the school year from 3PM to 5PM.
The class is designed to be a fun and creative weekend activity for kids that also allows them to expand their artistic skill sets and investigate their individuality and unique identities. Students are introduced to local and international artists while exploring different art materials and techniques.
We are currently seeking arts instructors for this program who have experience and enjoy working with children and are experts in a variety of artistic media.
Instructors are responsible for creating their own visual art curriculum within the parameters of the Saturday Youth Art Class overall program curriculum.
Ideal candidates will be organized and responsible with an easy going attitude and ability to develop a strong rapport with children. They will also have a passion for the arts and demonstrated knowledge of artistic concepts and practices.
STARTING PAY: $25/hour
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Laura VanDruff
Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Portside Arts Center
lvandruff@portsideartscenter.org
(No telephone calls, please.)
POSTED 7/28/22
