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Employment Opportunities
The Arts Greenhouse at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a head instructor who will grow this long-standing community program in a humanities-centric direction. The Arts Greenhouse primarily functions as an at-school enrichment initiative with both in-school and out-of-school time programs. Our youth curriculum is focused on creative writing and music making and evolving to include visual arts and professional development. Successful applicants should have a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience and all clearances.
Assemble seeks part-time teachers who will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, STEAM-based programs in person as well as virtually. Interested applicants should submit a résumé, 3 references including their most recent supervisor, all required clearances, and a letter of interest to jobs@assemblepgh.org.
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is hiring for several positions, including a full-time museum educator. All applicants will need to complete the clearances process upon acceptance.
City Theatre is seeking teaching artists for its upcoming season. Teaching artists will facilitate in-school playwriting workshops and arts access programs located in various school districts (grades 7–12) in Western PA. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience working with youth ages 12–18 and a solid foundation of knowledge in theatre arts and playwriting. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references via email to Katie Trupiano, Director of Education, at ktrupiano@citytheatrecompany.org.
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus is seeking music educators to teach Neighborhood Training Choirs at various locations. Neighborhood Training Choirs (NTCs) are the first stepping-stone to PYC’s choral education program Among other responsibilities, Neighborhood Training Choir Instructors will provide vocal music instruction to students grades 1–5, attend artistic team meetings as required by the Artistic Director, and plan and prepare for vocal music classes, being mindful of content standards and best practices established by the Artistic Director. Positions are open until filled with preference given to applications received by July 1. Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to PYC Executive Director, Lee Saville-Iksic, at lee@pittsburghyouthchorus.org.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts is seeking applicants for several positions, including teaching artists and a music instructor. Hours vary by position and clearances are required.
YMCA Lighthouse is seeking teaching artists with deep inclusion practices and experience serving Black and LGBTQIA+ youth to join their team in delivering culturally responsive, project based learning experiences to teens and young adults through in-person programming and virtual platforms. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in lesson planning, facilitating discussion and supporting youth through creative processes. Those interested should send a résumé to jbrown@ymcapgh.org. Résumés should reflect both teaching experience and artistic experience, credentials and accomplishments. Work samples are welcome and may be requested during the interview process.