Art Director jobs in Allentown, PA

Description

The Baum School of Art, a non-profit community visual arts school in Allentown, PA, seeks part-time instructors for a our busy summer camp season. Ideal candidates are talented artists and educators, passionate about teaching and encouraging students to develop their creativity and technical skills in visual art and design through exciting and innovative lessons that build confidence in artists of all abilities. In addition to having excellent technical skill as artists, Baum School instructors must be personable, punctual, organized, have a positive and inclusive classroom management strategy, and love working with people.

Currently, there are openings for summer camp instructors from mid-June through mid-August, with camp teaching assignments running Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and/or 1pm-4pm. During the academic year, youth classes run during after school hours and on Saturdays.

Seeking the following Teaching Specialties

· General Art Education for Youth – Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media

· Digital Art

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Studio Art, or related field preferred

· Expertise in the visual arts

· Computer proficient, particularly MS Office – Word, Outlook, Excel

· Experience with and enthusiasm for working with youth, particularly adapting instructional style to different kinds of learners

· Read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job

· Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to work independently

· Applicant must complete PA Criminal and Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprinting

Physical Requirements

Position requires the ability to sit, talk and hear. Requires some walking and standing. Occasionally required to lift up to 25lbs. Some local travel required. Employee must have own transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Baum School of Art provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Allentown, PA 18101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person