Employment
The Baum School of Art is always searching for talented artists to join the team, to bring their love for art and share it with others.
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Shannon Fugate, Executive Director.
Email: Shannon Fugate at shannon@baumschool.org
Fax: 610-433-3417
Mail: The Baum School of Art, 510 W. Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18101
No phone calls please.
Art Instructors
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Description
The Baum School of Art, a non-profit community visual arts school in Allentown, PA, seeks part-time instructors for a variety of classes. Ideal candidates are talented artists and educators, passionate about teaching and encouraging students to develop their creativity and skills in visual art and design through exciting and innovative lessons that build confidence in artists of all abilities. In addition to having excellent technical skill as artists, Baum School instructors must be personable, punctual, organized, have a positive classroom management strategy, and love working with people.
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Seeking the following Teaching Specialties
• Figure Drawing
• Painting
• Ceramics/Pottery
• Jewelry & Metalsmithing
• General Art Education for Youth
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Studio Art, or related field preferred
• Expertise in the visual arts
• Computer proficient, particularly MS Office – Word, Outlook, Excel
• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with people
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job; Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently
• Applicant must complete PA Criminal and Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprinting
• Applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or test weekly
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Physical Requirements
Position requires the ability to sit, talk and hear. Requires some walking and standing. Occasionally required to lift up to 25lbs. Some local travel required. Employee must have own transportation.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Baum School of Art provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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To Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Shannon Fugate, Executive Director.
Email: shannon@baumschool.org
Mail: The Baum School of Art, 510 W. Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Summer Teaching Assistant
SUMMER TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Job Summary
The Baum School of Art seeks several full-time, temporary summer assistants for children’s art camps during the 2024 summer session. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in visual art, art education, and love working with kids of all ages and abilities. Additionally, assistants will be punctual, organized, personable, and have excellent customer service and communication skills.
Duties will include teaching assistance, supervision of children in our busy camp program, and various administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Hours will be scheduled between 8:30am—5:30pm, Monday—Friday, from late May/June to mid-August. Approximately 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.
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Responsibilities and Duties
Summer teaching assistants will be responsible for assisting the program coordinator and faculty members to ensure a smoothly running, fun, and memorable summer camp for students ages 5-17. Duties will include assisting students and faculty with camp activities, ensuring safety for all students, supervising lunch, interacting with parents, classroom and supply organization, and assisting the administrative staff with various duties as assigned.
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Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the arts, art education, and working with youth. Some experience in art, childcare, and administrative or customer service experience is required. Must be 18 years of age or older and complete federal and state criminal and child abuse clearances. Must be able to see, hear, speak, read, and write the English language. Must be able to move, walk, use stairs, bend, sit, stand, and lift up to 25lbs.
The Baum School of Art is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V.
To Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Shannon Fugate, Executive Director.
Email: shannon@baumschool.org
Mail: The Baum School of Art, 510 W. Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18101
MAKE A MARK
Maybe you have never picked up a brush, a pastel, a stick of charcoal, or a slab of clay – or maybe you have been creating art for years. Either way, everyone can make a mark at The Baum School of Art. How will you make yours?
— Artwork by Oona Brayshaw, Student
