Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Outreach Teaching Artist

GIRLS FIRST

Girls First is a non-profit, tuition-free, out-of-school program for girls in grades one through four.  Its mission is to build character, instill a positive sense of self, and provide tangible life skills through a creative curriculum of arts exploration, academic reinforcement, and emotional learning. 

Girls First provides a safe, stable environment where students practice respect for self and others, exercise appropriate interactions with peers and adults, discover new skills and talents, and develop tools that will allow them to achieve greater success in school and beyond. (Visit www.girlsfirst.org) 

Girls First is currently seeking Teaching Artists in the areas of Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts for our Outreach afterschool programming in Chester and Philadelphia areas.  Most teaching opportunities are hour-long sessions Monday through Thursday between the hours of 3:30-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

  • Lead afterschool classes for groups up to 12 students at our partnership schools, following Girls First’s Artsee curriculum
  • Complete 2 - 4 hours of paid training ($20/hr) prior to the program start date
  • Complete teacher reflections and student assessments after each lesson; Teaching Artists receive regular feedback and site visits from Girls First staff
  • Maintain professional correspondence with the on-site coordinator and communicate any challenges to the Girls First Director of Education
  • Prep and maintain arts materials (any materials needed will be provided)
  • Prepare and present a culminating showcase of student work

 

Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience: 2-5+ years of experience working with elementary-aged students preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in chosen art discipline
  • Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and create a safe and engaging learning environment
  • Ability to practice patience, flexibility, and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Professional, punctual, and communicative
  • Must have reliable transportation to Outreach sites
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114)