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
Part-Time Operations Assistant
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Responsibilities
The Operations Assistant is an in-person, part-time, afterschool/evenings, and Saturday position. This individual will be responsible to successfully carry-out the operations of The Baum School of Art during the afterschool and evening classes and on Saturdays. Duties will include, but are not limited to: customer service at the front desk such as answering telephones and greeting, assisting, and registering students; basic administrative duties including using the computer, a POS, photocopier, and other basic office equipment. Assist with light cleaning or sanitizing of classrooms, public spaces, office, and restrooms; provide classroom assistance and faculty support; occasional art supply organization and sanitization; and additional duties as assigned.
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Required skills:
Sills required include, but are not limited to: basic administrative skills including the use of a multi-line telephone, internet, and cloud-based systems; basic math skills and money handling; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; and basic office equipment skills, basic cleaning skills. Physical requirements include the ability to: sit, talk, and hear; walk/stand for up to 45 minutes; use steps; twist, bend, push, pull; and lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
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Qualities:
Ideal qualities in a successful candidate include: reliable, conscientious, thorough, cautious, friendly, honest, self-directed, enjoys working with children, has the ability to maintain confidentiality, and has an interest in the arts or art education. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations and Marketing. This is a part-time, in-person position.
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Hours:
Hours will be as follows and are subject to change as the school’s needs change:
Academic Year (September—June) Summer (July—August)
Monday–Thursday: 4:00pm–9:15pm
Saturdays: 9:00am–3:30pm
Pay Range: $14–$15/hour
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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
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
