Art instructor Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Description / Job Summary :

Center for Creative Works (CCW), a Progressive Art Studio program, seeks part-time and full time, Teaching Artists / Art instructors to work with talented and dedicated adult artists with developmental disabilities in our locations in Wynnewood PA and Philadelphia .   We are a studio art program for neuro-divergent artists, dedicated to the highest quality of work possible for the artists in this studio. CCW also engages the broader arts community through residencies, workshops, and other forms of collaboration, a robust exhibitions program. Our studio provides materials and equipment for a wide range of artistic mediums as well as promotion and marketing for our artists. The Art Instructor position at CCW works with small groups of neuro-diverse artists guiding and mentoring. You will engage people in their pursuit to professionally expand their creative skills and build their work and contributions as artists in their communities and beyond.

At CCW you will have the opportunity to work with interesting, unique artists and makers. You will assist them in the studio through mentoring within your area of expertise and guiding their art making processes. You will work with new artists, exploring different mediums and well seasoned artists with a fully developed body of work and exhibition history. This is a very rewarding position offering ample self-direction and opportunity for input. You will be a part of a highly creative and dynamic team of unique thinkers, artists, and community focused staff working in an active art studio as well as in the community. You will have an opportunity to contribute on many levels to the growth of this program and our artists! Our team is passionate, inclusive and talented.

What’s exciting about this position :

• You will be working in a very unique studio environment.
• You will have plenty of opportunity to contribute and build experience on many levels as you will be an integral part in the building of this new organization!
• You will have an opportunity here to gain teaching skills and be supported to develop ideas that can contribute to our studio and your resume.
• You will be a part of a highly creative and dynamic team of artists, and community focused staff and have an opportunity to contribute on many levels to the growth of this program and of our artists!
• You will spend time in the community with our artists visiting cultural institutions and other locations

What you’ll love here :

If you are interested in progressive, engaged  thinking around identity, work options, creative contribution and artistic practice, we may be a match for you.     If you believe that everyone has something to offer ,and  neurodiversity adds to the richness of our communities and should be celebrated, you will feel at home here.

CCW offers full benefits for FT employees which include health, life, dental insurances, PTO , 403(b),  flexibility, and more.  Join us!

Position Summary :

To provide professional level art mentorship in relevant materials and techniques to neuro-diverse artists in a progressive art studio environment. The art instructor provides direct guidance in the acquisition of artistic skills and development of CCW artists in their work to build an identity, express themselves and engage in the larger community as accomplished artists. Art Instructors work with CCW artists both in the studio and in the community.

Essential Duties and Functions :

Qualifications :