Teaching Artist (BuildaBridge Restorative Teaching Artist)

BuildaBridge Restorative Teaching Artist

BuildaBridge, an arts and education non-profit, provides trauma-informed art-making to youth and their communities in Philadelphia. For over twenty years, thousands of participants benefited from BuildaBridge strength-based, person-centered and hope-infused art-making. BuildaBridge's pedagogical approach, the Safe Space Model, helps participants strengthen their resilience, self-efficacy, and hopefulness via BuildaBridge-trained teaching artists. This summer, BuildaBridge is embarking on extensive programming journey to provide many recreation centers with art-making over the next two years.

To work withi BuildaBridge, are you... 

• a community-driven individual who seeks use their artistic prowess as a catalyst for healing and hope-raising?
• experienced working with urban youth affected by direct, vicarious, and generational psychological trauma histories?
• ready to level up your lesson and curriculum planning?
• prepared to plan AND be spontaneous? 
• willing to work as a team member to deliver process and outcomes that lead to greater advocacy for arts-access?

and lastly:

are you available on Wednesday, May 6 for a BuildaBridge training from 10 am to 6 pm in North Philadelphia, a few block south of Temple University? 

If these questions moved you to action, please follow the instructions below. In the meantime, here are more specifics: 

Responsibilities:

• Attend all mandatory training sessions, including:
• Learn the BuildaBridge Safe Spaces Model (Pedagogical Approach)
• Learn basic trauma-informed theory and practice as it applies to art-making and teaching artist/participant interactions.
• Develop Curriculum Writing and Assessment (Planning & Accountability) 
• Attend all Teaching Artist Meetings and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Obtain necessary clearances (Child Abuse, Criminal Background & FBI)
• Attend an on-site orientation prior to the start of classes
• Be an essential member of Restorative Teaching Artists team as Lead or Assistant Restorative Teaching Artists. 
• Arrive to class 30 minutes early to set up; stay late to clean up as needed and to assess/document program.
• Complete all required paperwork on time, including: monthly attendance records, monthly time sheets, weekly class observations, and weekly lesson plans. 
• Complete a final written evaluation of the class and program

Qualifications: 

• All Education Levels (High School, Some College, University Degree, Graduate Student, Graduate Degree)
• High level proficiency in an art form
• Teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with children
• Independent, self-starting, and proactive personality who can take initiative in improving the work environment and the organization’s capacity
• An understanding of the local social service environment 
• Positive attitude and the ability to multi-task and learn new skills

Expectations:

• Exemplify BuildaBridge’s mission
• Live as inspiring examples and mentors to constituent children, youth, and families through caring interactions, consistency in word and action, and maintaining clear personal and professional boundaries
• Pursue all classes with excellence in teaching and in artistic skill with a strong understanding of our four development areas: artistic, academic, social, and character development
• Perform all duties with respect and professionalism. 
• Participate in all training and onboarding. 
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. 

Still here? Please apply below!