The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is seeking a Lead Teaching Artist and Muralist for its Art Education department, which serves over 2,000 opportunity youth annually through in and out-of-school programming at 25 sites across the city.

The ideal candidate will have a background in youth education, strong facilitation and partnership-building skills. They will also be a big picture thinker with an innovative, community-minded artistic practice and demonstrated commitment to the linkage of art and project-based learning for young people, ages 7-12. The position requires attendance at instructor labs, reliable transportation and professional development. Mural-making experience is preferred but not required.

Our newest initiative is a deep partnership with Parks and Recreation and provides artistic enhancement to a summer camp program at a selected recreation center that culminates in a mural. The Lead Teaching Artist and an Assistant Teaching Artist will work for a 7 week session two days a week with young people attending the selected recreation center’s summer camp program. This 7 week art-based curriculum will inspire and guide students in creating a mural at the recreation center. In addition, teaching artists assist in maintaining classroom documentation and records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Art Education staff to develop a project-based curriculum
• Prepare course material for presentation to groups of varying levels, backgrounds and interests and determine types and amounts of supplies for various types of projects
• Support administrative correspondence with rec center leaders and onsite event staff
• Facilitate the mural making process with a group of young people that includes and supports their artistic vision
• Instruct and supervise youth in summer camp art activities.
• Employee will also be responsible for record - keeping
• Perform related work as required.

Education & Experience:

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in instructing groups of youth or adults
• Ability to organize, instruct and motivate individuals and groups, and maintain order among recreation and social groups
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates and the general public.

Skills & Requirements:

• 3-5 years teaching experience;
• Knowledge of art history and art-making techniques;
• Ability to manage a classroom of up to 25 students;
• Significant experience working with under-served youth and/or middle and/or elementary school students;
• Ability to engage youth with multiple learning styles and varying artistic abilities;
• Ability to create lesson plans, organize projects, and facilitate workshops.
• Excellent classroom management skills;
• Ability to manage paperwork and ongoing communications between program sites and Mural Arts staff;
• Willingness to learn the rules and norms of each recreation center as well as the broader philosophy of the parks and recreation department
• Willingness to work collaboratively and in partnership with, program managers, parks leaders, event planners;
• Access to reliable transportation;
• Willing to attain PA Child Abuse Report, PA Criminal Background Check, and FBI Check upon interview:
• Valid PA Child Abuse Report, PA Criminal Background Check, and FBI Clearances desirable.

Anticipated Commitment & Work Schedule:

This employment opportunity is for a seven (7) week session. Summer hours are generally between the hours of 9:00am and 11:30am Tuesdays and Thursdays plus additional prep work.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly rate for this position is $27 for 10 hours of work each week (5 hours in the classroom and 5 hours of prep). There is an additional stipend for mural design and execution. Health benefits are not included.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to arted.resumes@muralarts.org by May 17, 2024. For further information on Mural Arts Philadelphia, please visit www.muralarts.org.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• teaching: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person