Join Our Team

​​Philly Art Center is a growing company, dedicated to authentic art education experiences for kids and adults. We are committed to the development of our team and offer long-term, regular employment with competitive pay and benefits for folks aligned with our creative mission!

We cultivate a culture of inclusion and grow together as a diverse team of creatives, with roles ranging from art teaching to management. We welcome general resume submissions from artists with youth and adult teaching experience interested in long term employment, as well as those interested in summer camp positions and adult workshops. Please send a resume and cover letter to teach@phillyartcenter.com and specify your areas of interest. Please do not email with additional inquiries or follow-ups.

MEET THE REST OF THE PHILLY ART CENTER TEAM…

  • Summer Camp Art Teacher

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Degree in art, art education, art therapy, education or related fields is preferred, but not required
    • 1-2 years teaching experience preferred
    • Must enjoy teaching and working with children ages 4-12
    • Must be flexible with schedule and work Saturdays as needed
    • Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Must be a team player, flexible & self-motivated
    • Candidates must provide Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearances
    • CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to get trained
    • Ability to lift 45 pounds and be on your feet, in a face-paced environment

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Support Director and teaching team
    • Follow curriculum and prep materials for projects
    • Studio and classroom management

    Seasonal Employment.

  • Adult Ceramics Teachers

    Ceramics teachers should have extensive studio experience in ceramics at the advanced level. Our courses focus is on handbuiling with a basic wheel introduction. A BFA is required. This role is to fill summer class openings at our City locations and potentially for 2025-2026 classes as well.

  • Adult Class Teachers

    Adult course teachers should have extensive studio experience in specific media related to the course they teach. A BFA is required. We seek folks who want to work on a regular basis, one or more evenings per week as we set up our course structure to support regular programming. Media include Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking and Fiber Arts. 

  • Adult Workshops Teachers

    New for the 2026-2027 school year, we’re launching a calendar of 1-night workshops to supplement our regular longer-format adult classes. Proposals are welcomed on a rolling basis and due June 30th for fall workshops. We’re interested in a range of fine art and craft media including:

    • Small Metals + Jewelry
    • Fibers
    • Stained Glass + Glass Fusing
    • Mosaics
    • Wood Burning
  • Weekend Kids Party/Events Art Teachers

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Art experience in college preferred.
    • Some teaching experience with any age group.
    • Must enjoy working with children ages 3-15
    • Must have Sundays available to work along with some Saturday evenings.
    • Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Must be a team player, flexible & self-motivated
    • Candidates must provide Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearances
    • CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to get trained
    • Ability to lift 45 pounds and be on your feet, in a face-paced environment

    We are accepting resumes on a rolling basis for all locations. Hiring for the fall will commence in late June. This is an employment position and all employees accrue sick time.

  • Kids Art Teacher

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Degree in art, art education, art therapy, education or related fields is preferred.
    • 2 years teaching experience preferred
    • Must enjoy teaching and working with children ages 2-12
    • Must be flexible with schedule and work Saturdays as needed
    • Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Must be a team player, flexible & self-motivated
    • Candidates must provide Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearances
    • CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to get trained
    • Ability to lift 45 pounds and be on your feet, in a face-paced environment

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Support Director and teaching team
    • Follow curriculum and prep materials for projects
    • Studio and classroom management
    • Assist with school pick-ups for the after school program by foot or via Septa.

    At this time, we are accepting resumes for possible openings at any of our locations.
    This is an employment position. All employees accrue sick time and employees with 32+ hours per week are considered full-time, accruing paid time off and full health benefits. Pay is competitive.

  • Director of Marketing + Communications

    We seek a creative and experienced candidate to join our Executive Leadership team as the Director of Marketing + Communication. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of multichannel marketing with an emphasis on B2C service operations and is exceptionally organized. This role is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies and communication initiatives that enhance brand awareness, engage target audiences, and support organizational goals. Required skill sets combine creative storytelling with data-driven marketing tactics matched with exceptional organization.

    Job Type:
    Full-time/ 40 per week with benefits including full Health, Vision + Dental along with paid time off.

    Duties:

    • Manage a team of two including a social media manager and graphic designer.
    • Conduct market research to identify trends, audience needs, and competitive positioning.
    • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies that align with organizational mission and goals,
    • Collaborate with program + admin teams to ensure alignment with offerings, communications and educational pedagogy
    • Works as part of the administrative team to bridge efforts that span both departments and communications across all channels.
    • Oversee all aspects of digital marketing including SEO, content marketing, email marketing, and social media marketing.
    • Manage advertising sales initiatives and optimize print advertising campaigns.
    • Utilize Google Analytics and other analytical tools to track performance metrics and adjust strategies. accordingly.
    • Lead the creation of engaging content across multiple channels including website (WordPress), social media platforms (Instagram + Facebook), and email campaigns (Mailchimp).
    • Collaborate with program + admin teams to ensure alignment with offerings and educational pedagogy.
    • Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
    • Project manage digital and print collateral with our graphic designer, using strong sense for design, with our graphic designer on digital and print collateral, as well as, create in-house digital collateral (Canva).
    • Implement marketing automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
    • Schedule and ensure photography/videography needs for all marketing channels are current and representative of programming.
    • Maintain + innovate the website.
    • Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and stakeholders.

    Requirements:

    • In-person at 514 Bainbridge Street with the possibility for remote work 1 day per week.
    • Excellent copy-writing skills with the ability to create compelling content that drives engagement.
    • Strong creative skills in both visual design and problem solving.
    • Proven experience in a marketing role with a focus on multichannel strategies.
    • Familiarity with WordPress and basic HTML for website management tasks.
    • Significant experience with email marketing.
    • Knowledge of digital marketing techniques including SEO, PPC (Google AdWords), and analytical tools.
    • Understand the needs of children, parents, and adult students in relation to arts education.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with precision.
    • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to see the broad picture while diving deep into details.
    • A degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred although equivalent experience satisfies this preference.
    • 2–5 years of experience in marketing and/or communications
    • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Philly Art Center makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, language, age or sex and provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them for religious or medical reasons, as required by law.