On-site Studio Art Teacher & Admin Assistant (Part-Time)

Wake Forest University; Reynolda Village (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University at Reynolda is seeking a part-time Studio Art instructor to plan and facilitate no-fail lessons for K‑12 students and adults, 6‑10 hours weekly across ~32 weeks. Teaching occurs on-site with some remote planning, and duties include data input and contract sharing for group tours.

The ideal candidate holds a visual arts education degree or equivalent experience, with strong communication skills and comfort working with diverse groups, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience teaching art with primary school-age children (2+ years).
• Expertise in various art-making techniques and instruction.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage groups.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Google Mail and PC-based computing.
• Attention to detail in written communication.

Responsibilities

• Teaches 30-minute art activities to K-12 students and adults.
• Lessons may repeat within a group’s visit to accommodate everyone.
• Available 1-4 mornings per week for tours; occasional afternoons.
• Prepares materials, sets up and cleans up, coordinates return of art to group.
• Maintains order of materials and cleanliness in classroom.
• Plans activities with Director of Teaching and Learning; coordinates with Manager of Community and Academic Learning.
• Engages students of various abilities; inspires creativity and belonging.
• Assists with administrative tour bookings, inputting data and creating contracts.
• Tracks contracts and payments from groups; supervises volunteers in the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication

Group management

Word/Google Mail/PC computing

Attention to detail (written)

Art instruction techniques

Spanish (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, art education, or related field

2+ years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Mail

Adobe Acrobat

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Job description

Wake Forest University at Reynolda is seeking a part-time Studio Art instructor to plan and facilitate no-fail lessons for K‑12 students and adults, 6‑10 hours weekly across ~32 weeks. Teaching occurs on-site with some remote planning, and duties include data input and contract sharing for group tours.

The ideal candidate holds a visual arts education degree or equivalent experience, with strong communication skills and comfort working with diverse groups, including those with disabilities.