Summer Camp Visual Art Teaching Artist - Summer 2024

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) was founded in 1978 on the unique vision of including all four arts disciplines–music, visual arts, dance, and drama– in one space with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary programming. DAC has served the Delaware and Chester counties and Delaware State communities for over 40 years by fostering programs that provide possibilities and opportunities through the exploration of multi-disciplinary arts. DAC is committed to building, preserving and growing with the community we serve and the community of teaching artists. Our mission and core value is providing Every Art for Everyone!

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) seeks a skilled visual art teaching artist who has at least one year of teaching experience in multiple mediums for group classes at the Center, located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060 from June 2024 to August 2024.

We are looking to fulfill the position by May 15, 2024.

Required Experience:

At least 1 year of teaching experience

A background in various mediums and techniques

Experience working with children from ages 3-12

Must have clearances (PA Child abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and PA Criminal Background), within the last 5 years (2019). Must have completed before employment can start.

Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm for the following weeks:

June 17-21 (no camp on June 19)

July 1-3 (no camp July 4-5)

August 26-29 (no camp August 30)

Must have reliable transportation to Garnet Valley, PA.

Teaching Artists will:

Provide excellent instruction. Including:

Showing integrity in teaching methods and pedagogy

Helping parents understand the artistic process as well as the finished work that goes home

Inspiring student excitement and commitment to study

Treating students and parents with respect and kindness

Promote Darlington’s mission and programs to students and parents

Keep an accurate teacher log book, which will serve as an invoice for services

Communicate with the office in a clear, consistent and timely manner. Including:

Promptly notifying the Program Manager of any schedule changes

Responding to phone and email messages within 48 hours

Recommend exceptional students and those in need for scholarships

Distribute communications to families as provided by the administrative office

We evaluate performance using the following metrics:

Consistent, Prompt Attendance

Student and Parent satisfaction (collected verbally and on bi-annual surveys)

Student Retention (across all DAC activities)

Student demonstration of improved ability and knowledge (as evidenced in their completed work)

Observation (classes may be observed by the Executive Director or her designee)

Staff Feedback (regarding regular communication and accurate teacher log)

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred)

Has experience teaching teens and adults

Compensation

This position is a 1099 contracted employee. Hourly rate is $31.25 per teaching hour.

Please apply by sending an email, with the subject heading “Summer Camp Visual Art Teaching Artist Position” along with your resume to Assistant Director, Emily Moylan, at engage@darlingtonarts.org.