Summer Drama Teaching Artists

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 skilled artists who have at least one year of teaching experience in Theater or Dramatic Arts for our summer camp group classes at the Center, located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060 from June 2024 to August 2024.

Our Academic School Year is from September 2023-June 2024 and our summer program is from June 2024- August 2024.

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

Required Experience:

At least 1 year of teaching experience in theater and/or drama for group instructions for children ages 3-17 and/or adults

A background in theater, musical theater, various genres of drama, etc.

Experience working with children and adults with various levels and abilities

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 able to work from 9am to 3pm Monday-Friday.

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

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)

Compensation

This position is a 1099 contracted employee. Darlington hours of operations are from Monday- Friday 9am to 9pm and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm during the Academic Year. During the summer season our hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9 am to 9pm and Thursday- Friday 9am to 5pm. We are looking for candidates to teach in our summer camp program, which is organized by weekly themes. The hours would be 9am to 3pm, Monday-Friday. Teaching Artists is paid for each hour of teaching. The Hourly rate is $31.25

Please apply by sending an email, with the subject heading  “Summer Drama Teaching Artist’s Position” along with your resume and letter of interest to Assistant Director, Emily Moylan, at engage@darlingtonarts.org.