Outreach Drama Teaching Artist

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 classes in our Arts Education Outreach Program in Delaware and Chester Counties Schools. 

We are looking to fill the position before January 10, 2026

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 have reliable transportation.

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 Associate  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's hours of operation are from Monday and Wednesday from 10 am to 9 pm. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3 pm to 9 p,m and Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm during the Academic Year. During the summer season, our hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9 am to 8 pm, and Thursday- Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. 

This position is off-site and not at Darlington Arts Center. The salary is $42.50 an/hr.