Teaching Artists - Youth and Adult Programs

Teaching Artists
- Youth and Adult Programs

Allens Lane Art Center is looking for creative educators and arts professionals who love sharing their craft and are excited to bring hands‑on, joyful learning to students of all ages.

Since 1953, Allens Lane Art Center has brought the Mt. Airy community together through joyful, transformative experiences in the arts. We're growing our roster of teaching artists and have immediate openings across both our youth and adult programs.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with youth and/or adults, depending on the role
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of our program mediums
• Reliability, punctuality, and availability that matches a program's full session
• For youth roles: patience, enthusiasm, and strong supervision skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent professional experience) in your subject area
• Experience teaching or working in your subject area
• Ability to create and share lesson plans and syllabi for courses taught
• PA clearances required prior to first day of work (for all teachers working with youth)

We're hiring on a rolling basis for classes starting in September with priority on the classes listed below.

Youth Programs (Ages 6–8 & 9–12)

After School Studios
- Monday–Friday 4:00–5:30 PM
September 14–November 9
Drawing/Mixed Media, Theater, Fiber Arts, Printmaking, Comics, Crafts
(preference will be given to artists available 2+ days/week)

Day Off Camps - Friday 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
September 18 & October 9
Theater & Ceramics

Adult Programs

One time workshops
Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 PM — Ceramics (Mugs), Printmaking (Screen printing)
Nov 13, 6:30–9:30 PM — Printmaking (Cards)
Nov 13, 7:00–9:00 PM — Ceramics (Sgraffito)

Allens Lane Art Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. We strongly encourage members of Northwest Philadelphia and the surrounding communities to apply.