Woodworking Teaching Artist / Designer

POSITION: FULL or part-TIME

LOCATION: IN-PERSON, PHILADELPHIA

CLOSING DATE: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Tiny WPA is seeking a Woodworking Teaching Artist/Designer with extensive wood fabrication experience to co-teach its Building Hero Training Program and lead additional educational programming. We’re looking for someone who not only has experience teaching or leading in formal or informal settings, but also finds real joy in helping everyone from teens to seniors design and build projects that positively impact their communities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable experimenting, making mistakes, and learning alongside others, and able to work with, lead, and follow people from diverse ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. A deep curiosity about how people learn, create, and collaborate is a strong plus.

This role can be part-time, with availability required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. As Tiny WPA expands its educational offerings, there will also be opportunities to lead in school programming and community workshops. A full-time position would additionally include design and fabrication for contracted projects with community partners. Like all roles at Tiny WPA, this position offers significant room for growth and leadership. Learn more…