Visual Arts Teaching Artist-Jewelry Maker

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) was founded in 1978 on the unique vision of including all four arts disciplines–music, visual arts, dance, and drama– in one space with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary programming. DAC has served the Delaware and Chester counties and Delaware State communities for over 40 years by fostering programs that provide possibilities and opportunities through the exploration of multi-disciplinary arts. DAC is committed to building, preserving and growing with the community we serve and the community of teaching artists. Our mission and core value is providing Every Art for Everyone!

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) seeks skilled artists who have at least one year of teaching experience in Visual Art Teaching Artist--Jewelry Maker for group classes and private instruction at the Center, located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060, from August 2026 to December 2026.  

We are looking to fulfill the position by Septemeber 2. We are prioritizing candidates who have some jewelry-making background and afternoon/evening availability Thursdays. 

Teaching Artists will:

Provide excellent instruction. Including: 

Showing integrity in teaching methods and pedagogy

Helping parents understand the artistic process as well as the finished work that goes home

Inspiring student excitement and commitment to study

Treating students and parents with respect and kindness

Teach visual arts for all ages.

Has experience with making jewlery.

Promote Darlington’s mission and programs to students and parents

Keep an accurate teacher log book, which will serve as an invoice for services

Communicate with the office in a clear, consistent and timely manner.  Including: 

Promptly notifying the Program Manager of any schedule changes

Responding to phone and email messages within 48 hours

Recommend exceptional students and those in need for scholarships

Submit PA child abuse clearance, criminal records check and FBI clearance (must be within 5 years of 12/31/2023)

Distribute communications to families as provided by the administrative office

We evaluate performance using the following metrics:  

Consistent, Prompt Attendance

Student and Parent satisfaction (collected verbally and on bi-annual surveys)

Student Retention (across all DAC activities)

Student demonstration of improved ability and knowledge (as evidenced in their completed work)

Observation (classes may be observed by the Executive Director or her designee)

Staff Feedback (regarding regular communication and accurate teacher log)

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred)

Has experience in teaching adults

Has experience teaching group classes

Able to work from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm on weekdays

Compensation

This position is a 1099 contracted employee. Darlington hours of operation are from Monday and Wednesdays 10am- 9pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm during the Academic Year. Viable candidates will set their preferred hours within the above hours of operation. Starting hourly rate is $35.00, however is negotiable based on experience and expertise.