Studio Art Teacher - Adults and Advanced Teens (Part Time)

One River School Of Art And Design; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

One River School of Art + Design in Clark, NJ seeks a Studio Art Teacher for adults and advanced teens. The role is part-time with evening and weekend hours, teaching art and digital design using diverse media to foster creativity and growth.

You will implement the One River methodology, guide student progress, organize studio spaces, and prepare exhibitions in January and June, while collaborating with artists and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design; Master’s a plus
• 5+ years experience teaching visual arts for adults and advanced teens
• Clear communicator, organized, energized by a busy studio environment
• Passion for art history, contemporary art and a students-first mindset

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and/or Digital Design Classes for adults and advanced teens
• Ensure student success by actively engaging and documenting progress
• Implement the One River Methodology Curriculum in each class
• Run a well-organized studio and oversee lab maintenance
• Organize student exhibitions in January and June and track progress

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication

Art history knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Visual Art/Design

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Suite

Procreate

Job description

Studio Art Teacher - Adults and Advanced Teens (Part Time)

Part Time Clark - 1171 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066, Clark, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1486

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Join a workplace that invests in you and connects you to a creative community.

Join One River School of Art + Design to teach and mentor motivated adult students, work alongside practicing artists in a creative community, and grow with a team that invests in your development—from day one.

What you’ll do:

Teach Art and / or Digital Design Classes: Teach weekly museum quality art and / or digital art classes for adults of all levels and using a wide variety of media

Ensure Student Success: Ensure student success in the studio and lab by actively engaging with students and teachers to observe, document and communicate their progress and opportunities for growth

Implement One River Methodology Curriculum: Implement the One River Method through each class effectively. All teachers have the opportunity to contribute to lesson plan development and are paid extra for doing so

Run a best-in-class studio: Clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork and / or oversee digital lab maintenance

Student Exhibitions: Direct your students to produce high quality work for their exhibitions in January and June. Keep track of their progress to ensure the exhibition work is completed on time for each show.

Requirements:

BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus) or equivalent professional experience

5+ years experience teaching visual arts for adults and advanced teens studio classes. Digital art skills (Adobe Suite and Procreate knowledge) are a plus.

Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress.

Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment

Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset

Availability on Saturdays and Sundays and weekday evenings.

Training & Development; promotion opportunities in a growing organization

Structured onboarding, ongoing training and a clear playbook

Free One River classes for you and real career paths as you grow

Schedule & Compensation:

This is a Part time Position with evening and weekend teaching hours

Hourly rate: $25.00-$35.00 per hour commensurate with experience

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.