Passionate about the arts and youth mentorship? Join our Springfield-based youth arts center this summer to support transformative programming for middle and high school students.

Teaching Artist

📍 Springfield, MA
🗓 June 24 – August 7 (Required Availability)

Are you an artist who believes creative expression can change young lives?

Our Springfield-based youth arts center is seeking passionate teaching artists to support transformative summer programming for middle and high school youth. This is more than a summer job — it’s an opportunity to mentor young artists and contribute to a vibrant creative community.

What You’ll Do

• Lead classes and workshops in your particular specialty
• Teach engaging, high-quality arts instruction
• Mentor and encourage middle and high school students from Springfield, MA
• Prepare materials, manage studio spaces, and support performances/showcases
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, youth-centered environment

Who You Are

• Experienced in at least one artistic discipline
• Interested in arts education, youth development, nonprofit leadership, or community arts
• Enthusiastic about working with middle and high school youth in Springfield
• Reliable and available June 24–August 7, 2026
  • Training is June 24th to 26th. There will be a gap between training and the program start. July 10^th will be for site set up. The program begins July 13^th.

Youth development experience preferred, but strong interest and commitment to mentorship are essential. Youth development training will be provided.

Current Openings

• Graphic Design
• Trumpet
• Violin

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter highlighting your artistic experience and interest in youth work

Send materials to: Sami via email (sami@hyff.org) with Subject Line “Name & Summer HCA Teaching Artist”

Clearly indicate which specialty you’re interested in teaching:

• Graphic Design
• Trumpet
• Violin