Contemporary Art Educator — Evenings & Weekends

One River School of Art + Design; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fully equipped classrooms

Curriculum support

Creative community

Job summary

One River School of Art + Design is seeking practicing artists and passionate educators to teach grades 3–12 and introduce contemporary art in exciting, meaningful ways.

You will lead weekly art classes after school and on Saturdays, exploring painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media while encouraging experimentation and confidence in young creators. We value studio energy and a supportive, inclusive teaching style.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Confident working across multiple art mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).
• Energetic, engaging, and able to foster creative confidence in students.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic, hands-on weekly art classes for students (Weekday Afternoons/Evenings and Saturdays).
• Explore contemporary approaches across painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, mixed media, and 3D work.
• Encourage experimentation and creative risk-taking; help students develop their artistic voice.

Skills

Teaching experience

Multimedia teaching

Student-centered

Education

BFA or BS in Art Education

MFA or MA in Art Education (a plus)

Job description

One River School of Art + Design is seeking practicing artists and passionate educators to teach grades 3–12 and introduce contemporary art in exciting, meaningful ways.

You will lead weekly art classes after school and on Saturdays, exploring painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media while encouraging experimentation and confidence in young creators. We value studio energy and a supportive, inclusive teaching style.