Arlington Center for the Arts 20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476

Website Email Date Posted:

September 29, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Education/Instruction Type:

Part-Time Crafts teacher for senior citizens- partnership with

Arlington Housing Authority Description:

Arlington Center for the Arts has partnered with the Arlington Housing Authority to provide free, high quality, monthly arts programming for tenants at 3 sites in their portfolio. Tenants (senior citizens) have expressed interest in themed crafts to match holidays and seasons and we are seeking a teaching artist who would be able to design and lead these sessions with up to 15 seniors each session. Classes are typically 1 hour and take place during the day at each site, scheduled at times mutually agreeable between each site and the teacher. ACA staff will be on site to assist during all programming. All sites are accessible by public transit.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be talented artists and professional teachers with a real interest in creating a welcoming, inspiring experience for all participants. We prefer candidates who have

• 3 years lived experience working with older adults (we welcome diverse sets of expertise and personal experiences that originate from lived experience, education, and/or employment)
• experience in developing lesson plans for varying levels of student fine motor skills/dexterity, mobility, and vision
• Organizational skills and the ability to submit materials on time
• A friendly, inclusive mindset and enthusiasm for artmaking and crafting
• An interest in being part of the ACA community and expanding our reach Strengthening Equity Arlington Center for the Arts is making an intentional effort to center access, equity, and inclusivity as we expand our team.

Historical and instructional barriers have a significant impact on who has had access to creativity and the respective institutions. As such, we believe these marginalized communities must be centered in our work. With this in mind, ACA strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, intergenerational voices, people of varying abilities and other marginalized communities to apply. Benefits welcoming environment, supportive administration, use of general art supplies, preparation of space by ACA staff, professional development, connection to other opportunities to show and sell work, multiple teaching opportunities (classes, workshops, camps, after school)

How To Apply:

Please submit a lesson plan and resume to ACA's Education and Programs Director, Delia Tharnish at delia@acarts.org . Three references will be required before hiring Up to one hour of planning time per session is paid (in addition to class time) for teachers as part of this program Apply by: October 23, 2026

Salary:

$50 / About this

Organization:

Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) is a community arts center devoted to the mission of inspiring joy, nurturing growth, and building community through a dynamic mix of classes, camps, exhibits, and special events. ACA provides opportunities for people to discover and express their own creativity and to appreciate the expression of others. ACA was established in 1988 by a visionary group of artists, writers, musicians and educators as a place where artists could share their work with the community through educational and outreach programs. Today, ACA is a vibrant community arts center and a cornerstone for the creative community in Arlington. ACA offers opportunities for people of all ages to discover and express their own creativity and to appreciate the creativity of others through a dynamic mix of classes, workshops, exhibits, performances and special events. If you're new to ACA, we hope you'll visit sometime soon - you'll find a vibrant community of artists, arts lovers, and arts advocates dedicated to keeping the arts alive and accessible in our community.? ACA's Vision +

Values Vision:

ACA envisions itself as the heart of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone has access to the arts and opportunities to create, connect, and celebrate in a safe and respectful space.

Values:

The arts are essential to quality of life in Arlington and its surrounding towns, providing social, educational, economic, and aesthetic benefits that make our community a great place to live, work, and visit. The arts must be diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible. ACA plays an important role in developing and sustaining meaningful partnerships that are essential to the well-being of our community. The arts create connections that foster joy and facilitate the exchange of perspectives, ideas and resources. The arts are a powerful means of expression that encourage learning, compassion, and self-awareness, and can provoke change. ACA has a responsibility to be a creative and dynamic leader, serving constituent needs with the training, resources, and support necessary to grow and evolve. Strengthening Equity ACA acknowledges that historical, systemic, and institutional barriers have significantly limited access to opportunities for marginalized communities. We resolve to continue educating ourselves and strategizing ways to uphold more just practices that inspire belonging and engagement by individuals from a full-range of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Back to Search Results Other listings by this Org Home