Part-Time Contract Instructor, Junior School

Museum of Fine Arts Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The Glassell Junior School at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston invites applications for part-time contract instructors in visual art disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and related media to ages 4–18, with emphasis on safety and student engagement.

Qualified candidates hold a BA/BFA in arts or education, demonstrate teaching experience with children, and can adapt instruction to various formats.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in arts, education, or humanities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of artistic processes, mediums and techniques.
• Previous teaching experience with children 4–18 preferred.
• Ability to teach across multiple disciplines and adapt instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct visual art classes as part of the Glassell Junior School.
• Maintain an efficient and orderly classroom and ensure safety.
• Supervise students during class and related activities as needed.
• Develop new courses/material in collaboration with Junior School leadership.
• Attend faculty meetings and stay current with school policies and safety practices.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Student engagement

Instructional adaptability

Education

BA or BFA in arts/education/humanities

Job description

Part-Time Contract Instructor, Junior School

Job Category : Glassell Junior School

Requisition Number : CONTR001759

• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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The Glassell School of Art
5101 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006, USA

Description

Summary:

The Glassell Junior School is currently seeking qualified candidates for part-time contract faculty positions in visual art instruction - ceramics, media/digital arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion and more.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s Glassell Junior School, faculty are responsible for teaching and instruction, nurturing creativity and fostering an appreciation of the arts.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain an efficient and orderly classroom
• Oversee the safe and proper use of equipment and materials
• Maintain behavior standards in the classroom
• Supervise students for the duration of each assigned class, as well as outside of the classroom as appropriate
• Develop new courses and material, in conjunction with the Junior School Administrative leadership
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings
• Stay current in teaching disciplines
• Stay current, informed and in compliance with the policies, guidelines and health & safety practices of the Junior School and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to engage students in active learning of discipline
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms; excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to enhance student learning, including appropriate use of traditional, technology-assisted, hands-on, and other forms of instruction
• Ability to work Monday- Friday during the summer semester; and evenings and weekends during fall and spring as program requires

Education and Experience:

• B.A. or B.F.A. in arts, education, or humanities (commensurate experience in teaching and professional development may be substituted with administrative approval)
• Applicants must have demonstrated knowledge of artistic processes, mediums, and techniques
• Previous teaching experience in related field
• Experience teaching children ages 4-18 strongly preferred

Equal Opportunities for All

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: [e-mail]

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