Temporary Painting Arts Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)

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

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