High School Painting Coach: Master Techniques & Portfolios

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees &

Support for professional development

Job summary

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Painting Coach to enhance student learning by bringing professional painting techniques and real-world creative experience into the Visual Arts program. This role extends classroom instruction through demonstrations, workshops, and collaborative projects, helping students refine technical proficiency and professional practices.

The coach will mentor students in color theory, composition, and presentation, collaborating with Visual Arts

Qualifications

• Professional painter and educator with demonstrated painting and visual design expertise.
• Strong technical knowledge of painting media (oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and/or mixed media).
• Familiarity with industry standards and current trends in contemporary painting and studio practice.
• Ability to teach career-readiness skills such as portfolio development, self-promotion, and exhibition preparation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or coaching youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach students in advanced painting methods such as color theory, composition, layering, glazing, impasto, mixed media, and digital-paint integration.
• Collaborate with Visual Arts teachers to design sessions that enhance and expand classroom instruction.
• Introduce students to industry standards in painting, including material preparation, archival practices, and presentation techniques.
• Guide students in building strong portfolios, artist statements, and personal branding for future educational or professional opportunities.
• Model best practices in studio safety, material handling, and sustainability in the arts.
• Support student participation in art showcases, exhibitions, and competitions.

Skills

Professional painter

Visual artist

Educator

Excellent communication

Job description

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Painting Coach to enhance student learning by bringing professional painting techniques and real-world creative experience into the Visual Arts program. This role extends classroom instruction through demonstrations, workshops, and collaborative projects, helping students refine technical proficiency and professional practices.

The coach will mentor students in color theory, composition, and presentation, collaborating with Visual Arts