The Restorative Practices Youth Lead Teaching Artist

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement art-based curriculum
• Guide students in creating individual works of art
• Design murals and experiment with various media
• Collaborate with professional artists on public art projects
• Mentor Assistant Teaching Artists
• Maintain attendance records and support student recruitment
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative learning environment

Requirements

• Lead Teaching Artist experience
• Experience working with Philadelphia youth in middle and/or high school who have been justice impacted
• Ability to work in multiple settings with respect and humility
• Knowledge of art history and artmaking techniques
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Access to reliable transportation
• Familiarity with Google suite and digital media

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Education, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 35 years teaching experience
• 23 years experience with Trauma Informed Care and/or Restorative Practices

Skills & Technical Proficiency

• Knowledge of art history and artmaking techniques
• Significant experience working with Philadelphia youth in middle and/or high school who have been justice impacted
• Ability to work in multiple settings with respect and humility
• Engage youth with multiple learning styles and varying artistic abilities
• Conduct research, create lesson plans, organize projects, and facilitate annual student exhibitions
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively and in partnership with parents, program managers, student advocates, and artists
• Access to reliable transportation
• Familiarity with Google suite and digital media

Organizational Background

Mural Arts Philadelphia has been at the forefront of community-engaged public art, producing over 4,000 works that have earned Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the “Mural Capital of the World.”

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly Rate: $27.00 for 25 hours a week.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the role and relevant experience. Include two writing samples in your cover letter file. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are strongly encouraged.