Visual and Performing Arts Instructors​/Assistants-Seasonal

Harmony Hall Arts Center, a facility of The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), is seeking passionate and dynamic Performing and Visual Arts Instructors and Assistants to lead engaging instructional programs in dance, theater, music (including Steel Drum), photography, figure drawing, knitting/quilting, and other arts for participants of all ages. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity, confidence, and collaboration while fostering artistic expression and cultural appreciation.

This role supports a mission to cultivate cultural enrichment and personal growth through the performing and visual arts.

• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate performing and visual arts classes and workshops for community participants.
• Teach core principles of the teacher’s specialty.
• Design lesson plans that integrate creativity, movement, storytelling, and cultural diversity.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages self‑expression and teamwork.
• Collaborate with parents, recreation staff, and community partners to ensure program goals align with participant needs and interests.
• Manage class logistics, including attendance tracking, equipment setup, and safety compliance.
• Evaluate student progress through observation, feedback, and performance assessments.

• Associate’s degree in Performing Arts or Visual Arts or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of teaching or experience in the field of study/specialty OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four (4) years.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Aides must be at least 18 years of age. Instructors must be at least 21 years of age.

• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learning styles and abilities.

• May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• Class instruction is generally for 3–4 hours per day and may be on multiple days (such as an adult or teen class). May include weekday mornings, afternoons or evenings, as well as Saturday mornings or afternoons.

• Instruction takes place in subject‑specific classrooms and teachers must be comfortable with hands‑on teaching and flexible learning formats.

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

Contact information for the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation:
Joelle Edmond –
Brenda Miller –

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non‑merit factor. Applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act may require accommodations.

Please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application or at 301‑454‑1411 (Maryland Relay 7‑1‑1). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

• This posting includes multiple positions for visual and performing arts instructors. Please select which one you are applying for:
• Photography
• Stained Glass
• Belly Dance
• Steel Drum
• Quilting
• Figure Drawing
• Piano
• Guitar
• Ballet
• Required Question