Art Instructor (PA)

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore we require all applicants to:

(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences across any topic whether it be arts & crafts skateboarding breakdancing performing arts with Broadway performers STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe secure community where children can experience the world around them learn and most importantly have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

You will be matched with opportunities to teach art courses to elementary school students at schools buildings and communities across Philadelphia. Topics range from clay to animation (digital and stop motion) to arts and crafts and creative STEM projects. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 this role youll have the following responsibilities:

• Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class. *Alternatively we have a curriculum already available for this course if youd like a jumping off point.*
• Design outcome-based lesson plans
• Specify the materials youll need to run the course successfully
• Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
• Create and memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for art
• Help children understand why art is so wonderful and how its helped shape you as a person

• Fun enthusiastic experienced art instructor with deep experience teaching school age children
• Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
• Experience leading your own classes
• Has excitement joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Cooperative supportive flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mindset
• At least two references