Oldham County Arts Center: Art Class Instructor

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Board of Education's Oldham County Arts Center invites applications for an Art Instructor. The role focuses on directing individualized courses preparing students for workshops, auditions, and competitions, while fostering a constructive studio environment.

The instructor will teach art courses during the academic year and summer camps, develop curricula, organize shows, and uphold professional standards to support community creativity and student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred in art education or related field.
• Experience teaching visual arts in an educational setting.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and ability to manage priorities.
• Exhibits good judgment, discretion, attention to detail and organization.
• Capable of executing projects on schedule and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Teach art courses throughout the academic year and summer camps.
• Create and implement a curriculum for each course.
• Organize and maintain studio space and tools for peak performance.
• Plan and host art shows for students and parents.
• Model professional behavior fostering teamwork and a positive atmosphere.

Skills

Experience teaching visual arts

Professional demeanor

Shift priorities management

Judgment and discretion

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to execute projects on time

Independent work capability

Education

B.F.A or B.Ed. preferred

Job description

Oldham County Arts Center: Art Class Instructor JobID: 9448

• Position Type:
  OC Arts Center/ Art Instructor
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Oldham County Arts Center

OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 1021.063

JOB DESCRIPTION: ART INSTRUCTOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.F.A or B.Ed. preferred.
• Experience teaching visual arts.
• Must have a professional demeanor.
• Must have the ability to manage shifting and competing priorities.
• Capable of exercising good judgment and discretion.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to execute projects efficiently and according to schedule
• Ability to work independently and to maintain a positive work atmosphere

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

JOB GOAL:

The Art Instructor will direct an individualized course designed to prepare students for the workshops and auditions held by the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts, district Advanced Placement and Gifted & Talented interviews, college admissions, and regional art competitions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach art courses throughout the academic year and during summer camps.
• Create and implement a curriculum for each course.
• Organize and clean the studio to keep tools, clay and work space at peak performance.
• Plan art shows for students and parents in the studio at the end of each course or summer camp.
• Model professional behavior in the studio that encourages teamwork, centered on community studio space for adult students, and creative opportunity for younger students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Compensation will be based on the board-approved Oldham County Schools Arts Center salary schedule.

Adopted: July 23, 2018

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