Painting Arts Instructor (Temporary)

The Educational Alliance Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Alliance Art School in New York is seeking a Temporary Painting Arts Instructor to provide high-quality painting instruction across programs. Classes may occur at EA Art School, Weinberg Center for Balanced Living, or Co-op Village NORC, and instructors maintain continuity during regular absences while fostering an inclusive, creative learning environment.

Applicants should be active painters with at least two years of teaching experience to adults and/or children, and be able to

Qualifications

• Active painting artist with a willingness to share work and artistic process with students.
• Engagement with the broader New York City visual arts community.
• At least two years of experience teaching painting to adults and/or children.
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and studio practices relevant to the courses taught.
• Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and professional work ethic.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with faculty and staff.
• Ability to work morning, evening, and weekend hours as the class schedule requires.
• Team player with a passion for building relationships and supporting a diverse community of learners.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong painting techniques and teaches acrylic and/or oil.
• Communicates positively and professionally with students and faculty and staff.
• Provides individualized and group instruction that responds to students’ different interests, learning styles, and skill levels.
• Follows established course plans and learning goals; designs or adapts lessons as needed for 8–10 week courses.
• Maintains continuity of existing painting classes during the regular instructor’s absence.
• Works with painting materials and equipment; ensures proper use and care of studio supplies.
• Understands and follows painting studio safety procedures and policies.
• Promotes sustainable artmaking and minimizes environmental impact.
• Keeps the studio organized, clean and functional; coordinates with supervisor as needed.

Skills

Teaching painting

Job description

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Painting Arts Instructor (Temporary)

Manny Cantor Center, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2910

Educational Alliance, a 135-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities.

Educational Alliance Art School is one of New York City’s premier community art schools, offering high-quality instruction in the visual arts. For over a century, EA Art School has provided opportunities for creative expression, skill acquisition, and art appreciation for New Yorkers. We are committed to serving the greatest diversity of students, out of our belief that everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, or socio-economic status, should have the opportunity for self-expression and lifelong learning.

We are seeking a Temporary Painting Arts Instructor who will provide high-quality painting instruction to students with a range of experience levels in classes assigned across Educational Alliance programs. Depending on program needs, classes may take place at EA Art School, Weinberg Center for Balanced Living or Co‑op Village NORC. The instructor maintains continuity of existing classes during the regular instructor's absence, offering individualized guidance and group instruction that support artistic development and foster a welcoming, inclusive and creative learning environment. The duration of the assignment is subject to change based on the instructors return and organizational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Technique: Demonstrates strong knowledge of painting fundamentals and techniques, including color theory, composition, value, form, brushwork, layering, and surface development. Able to teach relevant methods across painting media offered by Educational Alliance, such as acrylic, and/or oil, and to support students in deeloping observational, expressive, and conceptual approaches to painting.
• Communication:Communicates positively and professionally with Art School students and faculty and staff to support a growing, vibrant, community-based art school.
• Pedagogy: Provides individualized and group instruction that responds to students’ different interests, learning styles, and skill levels. Uses demonstrations, constructive feedback, and student-centered approaches to support learning and artistic development.
• Curriculum:Follows established course plans and learning goals where available, and makes appropriate instructional adjustments in coordination with the Educational Alliance Program Directors. Designs or adapts lessons and projects as needed to support student success during the coverage period. EA Art School courses typically run for 8-10-weeks.
• Instructional Continuity: Maintains continuity of existing painting classes during the regular instructor’s absence, including communicating class expectations, supporting student progress, and coordinating with the Art School Director regarding curriculum and any necessary instructional adjustments.
• Materials and Equipment: Working with painting materials and equipment, which may include paints, brushes, mediums, palettes, canvases, panels, paper, easels, and related studio supplies. Helps students use and care for materials appropriately.
• Safety:Understand and follow Painting Studio safety procedures, including appropriate handling, storage, ventilation, and disposal of art materials where applicable. Ensures students follow Art School policies and established studio procedures.
• Sustainability: Understand and teach best practices that support sustainable artmaking, including thoughtful use of materials and minimizing negative impacts on people and the environment.
• Studio Maintenance:Maintains an organized, clean, and functional painting studio; prepares the space and materials for class; and provides status updates to the supervisor. Completes basic tasks agreed upon by faculty and/or requested by the supervisor as needed.

Other

• Meet one-on-one with the supervisor as needed.
• Communicate effectively with students via email.
• Occasionally assist with studio operations and maintenance beyond class preparation and clean‑up.
• Develop professional relationships with co‑workers, students, and Art School guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active painting artist with a willingness to share work and artistic process with students.
• Demonstrated engagement with the broader New York City visual arts community.
• At least two years of experience teaching painting to adults and/or children.
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and studio practices relevant to the courses taught.
• Self‑motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem‑solve.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach and professional work ethic.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with faculty and staff.
• Ability to work morning, evening, and weekend hours as the class schedule requires.
• Team player with a passion for building relationships and supporting a diverse community of learners.

Limitations and Disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.