CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently accepting applications for the following:

Job Title: Summer Art Instructor, Multiple Roles

  • Position Type: Part-time, Temporary

  • Schedule: 

  • Weekly time commitment: Varied

  • Day: Monday- Friday, depending on schedule

  • Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Variable, adjusted based on availability) 

  • Hours/week: 28 hours per week

  • Session Dates: July 7 – August 8, 2025

  • Mandatory Orientation: July 1–3, 2025 (Time TBD)

  • Compensation: $25-30/hour (paid bi-weekly)

  • Benefits: Not applicable (part-time position)

Baltimore Youth Arts is a creative entrepreneurship and job training program that provides artistic and professional opportunities to youth ages 14-25, focusing on those involved in the justice system. Our mission is to assist young people in gaining the creative, personal, and educational skills that will enable them to become leaders in their communities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Baltimore Youth Arts (BYA) is seeking experienced and passionate arts instructors to facilitate creative classes at our Community Studio during the 2025 Studio Apprentice summer session. Each instructor will work with small groups of youth (ages 14–21) over a 5-week period, helping them build skills and complete collaborative art projects.

Responsibilities

Programming

  • Facilitate classes for 20 youth, divided between two groups, in one of various art mediums (drawing, painting, printmaking, creative writing, mixed media, graphic design, etc.) at the Baltimore Youth Arts (20 West North Avenue, Baltimore 21218) 

  • Support life skills and career readiness for youth enrolled in BYA’s Summer YouthWorks Programming   

  • Develop flexible lesson plans for classes with an awareness of skill-building and completing projects in collaboration with youth participants.

  • Track youth attendance and submit paperwork to BYA Admin

  • Create class outlines, lesson plans, and materials lists, and share them with BYA Admin on the submission deadlines

  • Facilitate participants in cleaning and organizing classrooms

  • Maintain inventory of all materials and supplies

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist in the documentation of student work 

  • Assist in passing out evaluations at the beginning and end of each session

  • Take part in all required training as assigned 

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with and alongside youth 14-21

  • Experienced and well-versed in one or more artistic mediums, for example:

    • Drawing

    • Painting

    • Graphic Design

    • Printmaking

    • Textiles/Sewing

    • Other artistic media 

  • Experience working in community programming or non-profits

  • Familiarity with lesson planning and teaching 

  • Belief in the creative potential and voices of young people 

  • Strong commitment to economic, social, and racial justice 

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong oral and written communication

  • Ability to work both independently and on a team

  • Strong organizational skills and time management

  • Must be willing to undergo a background check (While BYA does not deny employment based on an applicant's record, there are certain charges that would prevent an applicant from working with youth.

To Apply:

Email the following, with Subject Line: 

“First /Last Name Class Facilitator Summer 25”

1. Resume

2. Short cover letter

3. Portfolio (link or folder with images)

Send application materials to:

Christina Marsh, christina@bmoreyoutharts.org