Art Instructor & Teaching Artist - Community Studio

Colorado College; Colorado; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Colorado College’s Bemis School of Art is seeking an OC Art Instructor/Teaching Artist to provide in-person instruction across media such as ceramics, drawing, painting, and photography. The position is occasional, with hours varying by course enrollment and assignment.

Ideal candidates bring expertise in their media, experience teaching diverse learners, and a collaborative, energetic approach. Evenings and weekend availability is helpful; this role reports to the Bemis School of Art Director.

Qualifications

• Expertise in the media being presented, including youth/adult instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Innovation/creativity in an artistic area.
• Energetic and flexible; collaborative work style; ability to think critically and solve problems; varied schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person instruction to students (ages 6-adult) enrolled in art classes in a particular medium (ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed-media, sculpture, photography, or other artistic field of study).
• Design and conduct art curriculum.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom environment.
• Prepare learning materials and programming to promote and encourage interest and successful learning outcomes.
• Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Skills

Art media expertise

Effective communication

Creative/artistic innovation

Energetic and flexible

Collaborative work style

Critical thinking

Evenings and weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years teaching experience

Job description

Colorado College’s Bemis School of Art is seeking an OC Art Instructor/Teaching Artist to provide in-person instruction across media such as ceramics, drawing, painting, and photography. The position is occasional, with hours varying by course enrollment and assignment.

Ideal candidates bring expertise in their media, experience teaching diverse learners, and a collaborative, energetic approach. Evenings and weekend availability is helpful; this role reports to the Bemis School of Art Director.