Studio Art Teacher - Adults, Part Time

One River School of Art + Design; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Training & Development

Free One River classes

Job summary

A creative arts education institution in Middletown, NJ, seeks a part-time Studio Art Teacher to instruct adult students in art and Procreate classes. Responsibilities include ensuring student success, implementing the One River methodology, and managing studio space. Candidates should have a BA/BS in Visual Art or related field, and 3+ years of teaching experience. The position offers an hourly rate between $25 and $40, with a schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience teaching visual arts for adults.
• Track record of high-quality instruction and student progress.
• Organized and energized by a busy studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly museum quality art and digital art classes for adults.
• Ensure student success by actively engaging with students.
• Implement the One River Methodology Curriculum effectively.
• Clean and organize studio spaces.
• Direct students to produce high quality work for exhibitions.

Skills

Teaching visual arts

Classroom management

Procreate art skills

Clear communication

Passion for art history

Education

BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design

Master’s degree (a plus)

Job description

Studio Art Teacher - Part-Time - Middletown, NJ

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 Procreate 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
• 3+ years experience teaching visual arts for adults. Procreate 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

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• 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 - Tuesday Afternoons and Evenings and Thursday Mornings.
• Hourly rate: $25.00-$40.00 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.