Director of Visual Arts Education & Studio Leadership

One River School; Town of Woodbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid vacation days

Health insurance

Free art classes

Bonuses

Job summary

One River School in Woodbury, NY, seeks a Director of Visual Arts Education to lead a team of art teachers, shape culture, and deliver exceptional experiences for students and families. The role focuses on art and digital design instruction, curriculum implementation, and studio operations.

Requirements include a BA/BS/BFA in Visual Art, Art Education or Design, with a Master’s preferred, and 5+ years teaching experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience teaching visual arts for K-12 and/or adults.
• Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment.
• Passion for art history, contemporary art and a students-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art & Digital Design and lead weekly classes and summer camps for varied ages and skill levels.
• Support student growth by observing progress and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Build relationships with students and families through check-ins and progress discussions.
• Bring the curriculum to life following the One River Method and contribute to lesson development.
• Care for the studio by managing supplies and maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Create and celebrate student and community exhibitions.

Skills

Teaching

Team leadership

Communication

Digital art

Education

BA/BS/BFA in Visual Art, Art Education or Design

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

Woodbury - 150 Woodbury Road, Woodbury NY 11797, Woodbury, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1479

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Director of Visual Arts Education

Full Time

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Join a workplace that invests in you and connects you to a creative community.

This is not a traditional teaching role. As a Director of Education, you will lead a team of dedicated art teachers —building a team, shaping culture, and creating exceptional experiences for students and families.

What you’ll do:

Teach Art & Digital Design Lead weekly art and digital design classes, as well as summer camps, working across a range of ages, media, and skill levels.

Support Student Growth Help students thrive in the studio and digital lab by engaging closely with them and their teachers—observing progress, celebrating milestones, and identifying opportunities for growth.

Build Meaningful Relationships Stay connected with students and families through thoughtful check-ins, clear communication about progress, flexible makeup scheduling, and conversations about next steps in their creative journey.

Bring the Curriculum to Life Ensure lessons are prepared and delivered with care, following the One River Method while contributing creatively to lesson development and evolution.

Care for the Studio Keep the studio and digital lab running beautifully by ordering and restocking supplies, organizing materials and student work, and maintaining a clean, welcoming creative environment.

Create & Celebrate Exhibitions Collect, curate, and install student and community exhibitions, and help bring openings, receptions, and special events to life.

Requirements:

BA/BS/BFA in Visual Art, Art Education or Design

Master’s a plus or equivalent professional experience

5+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults. Digital art skills are a plus.

Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress.

Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment

Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset

Why Artists Love Working Here

Strong pay with room to grow: Competitive salary plus quarterly bonuses. Depending on experience, starting pay typically ranges from $65K–$85K , with bonuses tied to realistic, achievable goals.

Plan for your future: You can invest pre-tax dollars into our employer sponsored 401K plan

Time to recharge: Paid vacation days so you can rest, travel, make art, or simply reset.

A schedule that works for creative lives: A non-traditional schedule with later start times—ideal for night owls and studio-minded creatives. Saturday availability required.

Health coverage support: We contribute toward your health insurance, with flexible plan options to choose from.

Keep making your own art: Take classes free at One River School and stay creatively engaged.

Real opportunities to advance: We’re a growing organization committed to promoting from within and supporting long-term careers in art education.

Ongoing learning & leadership development: Thoughtful training and mentorship to support you in your role today—and prepare you for greater responsibility tomorrow.

Schedule & Compensation:

This is a Full time Position, 5 days per week with regular weekend (Saturday or Sunday) teaching hours

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.