Studio Art Teacher - Adults, Part Time

One River School of Art and Design; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free One River classes

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

One River School of Art + Design in Allendale, NJ is seeking part-time instructors to teach art and digital design to adult students. You will mentor learners, collaborate with fellow artists, and contribute to lesson plans using the One River Method.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years teaching adults, strong classroom management, and a passion for art history and contemporary art. Evening/weekend hours are offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus) or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years experience teaching visual arts for adults.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and / or Digital Design Classes for adults of all levels.
• Ensure Student Success by observing and documenting progress and opportunities for growth.
• Implement One River Methodology Curriculum and contribute to lesson plans.
• Run a best-in-class studio by keeping spaces organized and maintaining labs.
• Direct students to produce high quality work for exhibitions in January and June.

Skills

Teaching adults

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Art history knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Allendale - 319 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401, Allendale, NJ, US

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 your 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
• 3+ years experience teaching visual arts for adults. Digital art skills 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
• 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.