CPA Assistant

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Samuel S Fleisher Art Memorial - Philadelphia, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Teaching Assistant position at Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial involves supporting lead teaching artists in implementing art programming for K-8th grade students. The role is part-time, requiring attendance on Tuesdays and Fridays for one hour, and focuses on enhancing students' learning experiences through creative projects. The assistant will help with classroom management, supply preparation, and provide individual support to students, while also having the opportunity to lead classes in the absence of the lead artist.

Responsibilities

• Be present for every session of the semester, especially the first and last sessions.
• Notify the CPA Program Manager immediately in case of unexpected schedule conflicts or illness.
• Do not come to work if feeling ill.
• Be flexible and step in to substitute for the teacher when necessary.
• Report any issues related to students, adult caregivers, or FAM staff to the Program Manager.
• Fill out incident reports when necessary, such as when first aid is applied.
• Arrive to the classroom 15 minutes before the scheduled time to assist with setup.
• Leave the classroom clean and organized with all materials put away.
• Help document photos and stories about students and lessons during residency.

Requirements

• Formal or informal experience teaching or engaging with young people.
• Enjoys working with youth.
• Reliable and communicative.
• Fluent or heritage Spanish speaker.
• Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, Mandated Reporter Training, Act 168 Form, and FBI Clearance are required for employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in art education or related fields.

Benefits

• $18/hr for all in-class time, plus an additional hour per class for setup and cleanup.
• $25/hr for meeting time.
• Paid sick time accrued at the rate of 1 hour PTO per 35 hours worked.
• Optional participation in the Annual Fleisher Faculty Exhibition.
• Tuition waived for one class or workshop at Fleisher per term.
• Free admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
• Annual Membership to Fleisher Art Memorial.