Continuing Education Facilitator, Youth In-Person

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 166,000 - 194,000; Part time

Job summary

RISD Continuing Education is seeking two art educators to co-facilitate Museum Marvels, a full-day in-person studio course on the RISD campus in Providence, for youth ages 10-12. You will lead activities, provide constructive feedback, and foster confidence in art making while using design thinking and art vocabulary.

Requirements include a BS/BFA in Art or Design and demonstrated K-12 teaching experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in visual arts education.
• Ability to convey complex art and design concepts to students.
• Ability to implement diverse teaching for varied educational backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and provide feedback to promote student learning.
• Guide students with empathy during art and design activities.
• Deliver engaging, in-person studio activities for youth.
• Support development of art/design vocabulary and critical discussion.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Art/Design education knowledge

Education

BS/BFA in Art or Design

Job description

CE OverviewRISD Continuing Education functions within the larger context of RISD, an institution with an unparalleled reputation for producing highly-skilled, successful, and internationally renowned creative practitioners. With more than 100 years of expertise nurturing critical making, thinking, and innovation in art and design we facilitate personal and professional development by engaging students in sustained exploration and learning in the creative disciplines. With a commitment to centering inclusivity, diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities, RISD Continuing Education instructors plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with the institutional learning-centered values and in a manner that meets essential competencies of artists and designers.Job DescriptionRISD Continuing Education facilitators teach and provide feedback to promote and direct student learning and guide students with empathy. RISD Continuing Education is seeking a practicing art and design educator interested in supporting the growth of aspiring youth artists. Our program emphasizes design thinking, communicating, and creating, and students will look to you for guidance while navigating daily prompts and assignments. Facilitators lead our students through engaging and inspiring activities designed to grow their confidence in art making. Support students as they develop art and design vocabulary by talking about their work and the work of others. Provide personalized feedback as they work and during informal presentations of their finished pieces.We are currently seeking two art educators to co-facilitate Museum Marvels, a full day studio course in person on the RISD campus to youth ages 10-12. The successful candidates will have a strong background in the deliverables listed in the course description. The current course description is as follows:Get inspired by our world-class art and design collection at the RISD Museum! This week-long, full-day experience includes five days of art making with three guided museum visits. At the museum, discover stories about history and culture by analyzing artworks. Imagine what it’s like to be in a distant place or time by looking at pieces inspired by the landscape. Ponder how artists depict people and characters in drawings, sculptures, and photographs. Gallery tours will include written activities and the chance to ask questions. Back in the studio, you will apply ideas and techniques from the tour to create inspired works of art. At the end of the week, share what you made with your friends and families in a mini exhibition.Learner outcomes:Inspect art and design objects for clues about how it was made and what the artist is communicating.Create works of art that include landscapes, portraits, and a story.Practice techniques to show depth and realism when depicting scenes and people.Use art and design vocabulary.Build confidence by working collaboratively and independently.Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:BS, BFA or Art/Design Major requiredDemonstrated teaching experience in visual arts educationAbility to convey complex art and design concepts to students with varied skills (novice to advanced) in a condensed time frameAccept and act upon constructive feedback from course evaluations by students and staff.Ability to implement diverse teaching and learning for learners from a variety of educational backgrounds, environments and expectationsAbility to meet RISD’s technology requirementsStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsKnowledge/Skills/Experience PreferredMasters degreeExperience k-12 teaching, with an expertise in art and designClassroom or group management experience, K-8 preferredTeaching certification/certificateKnowledge and understanding of early-mid childhood learner principles and respect for studentsDocuments Needed to Apply:Resume requiredLink for your professional portfolio preferredStatement of interest preferredWork Schedule:Course will be held for one week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm on the RISD campus in Providence, RINow hiring for the Spring 2027 Semester, with classes beginning 4/19/27- 4/23/2027Union:NoWork Modality:In personIncomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.For internal use only - Job Family:CE Instructor