Teaching Artist Apprentices (TAA) Needed for Summer Art Camp!

This is an opportunity for individuals (ages 14 years and older) who are passionate about art and art education to gain working knowledge and build their portfolios and resumes. Teaching Artist Apprentices will gain classroom experience and build confidence through working with children attending the Art Center’s Summer Art Camp. TAAs will assist professional, experienced Teaching Artists with administering lesson plans and curriculum. Through this process, our TAAs will learn how to develop their own lesson plans and curriculum, as well as classroom management skills, while serving as mentors to aspiring child artists. The Apprenticeship program also makes a good match for individuals who simply enjoy sharing the visual arts with childre

The TAA position is unpaid, but volunteers hours can be exchanged for discounts on Main Line Art Center tuition (please inquire for information on the Rewards Program).
TAA must work 8:45 am-3:30 pm each day during their scheduled session(s)/week(s). TAA’s daily schedule will be flexible so there will be opportunity to rotate throughout different classes during the day to gain exposure to a variety of mediums and teaching styles.
Camp Location
Art Camp takes place at Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford, PA 19041.

Responsibilities of the Position

• Under the guidance of an experienced Teaching Artist, volunteer will assist children in classrooms as they learn and work on their projects. Assist Teaching Artists with project prep and clean-up, and administer projects during class time.
• Over 18 years of age, must provide copy of Child Abuse & Criminal Background clearances.
• Work with children in a small class size setting to provide one-on-one and group assistance.
• Respect art work and materials, and maintain a safe, clean and organized environment.
• TAAs are in charge of supervising children and need to be committed to supporting a safe and creative learning environment. TAAs must feel comfortable instructing children and upholding basic rules and policies. TAA must appreciate children, have patience and value art education.
• Supervise breaks and lunches and transition between classes.
• To arrive on time and uphold commitment to schedule. Must be available to work the whole day, 8:45 am-3:30 pm, and for the entire week(s) of the scheduled session(s) unless otherwise arranged with Camp Director in advance (please see Application for Summer Art Camp weekly session schedule).
  • TAA is encouraged to sign-up for more than one camp session. TAAs who work multiple sessions will have opportunity to learn a variety of media, teaching styles and meet local artists (and earn an increased tuition discount of MLAC programs via Rewards Program).
• Attend orientation and any required meetings or trainings.
• Report any behavioral problems and injuries.

How To Apply

Please submit a completed Teaching Artist Apprentice Application, along with your resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) references to:

Main Line Art Center
ATTN: TAA Program
746 Panmure Road
Haverford, PA 19041
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Questions about program or application?
Please contact: mlac.camp@gmail.com.