Visual Arts Coach & Mentor for Student Creativity

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Visual Artist Coach to support the Visual Arts Instructor and enhance classroom instruction across multiple artistic mediums. The role focuses on mentoring students, reinforcing techniques, and preparing materials to create a dynamic art education environment.

The ideal candidate will guide demonstrations, provide personalized coaching, and help plan projects and critiques while maintaining an organized classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience as a visual artist across multiple mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in art forms and teaching techniques.
• Excellent communication with ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills for managing materials and classroom resources.
• Passionate about teaching and working with diverse student levels.
• Patient, approachable, and committed to inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom instruction by reinforcing techniques and guiding students.
• Lead demonstrations of artistic techniques across mediums.
• Offer one-on-one or small group coaching to students needing extra support.
• Help maintain an organized, productive classroom environment.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and art supplies for lessons.
• Assist in planning class projects, exhibitions, and critiques.
• Collaborate with instructor to develop lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Multimedia artistry

Art techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Passion for teaching

Patience & approachability

Teaching youth

Job description

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Visual Artist Coach to support the Visual Arts Instructor and enhance classroom instruction across multiple artistic mediums. The role focuses on mentoring students, reinforcing techniques, and preparing materials to create a dynamic art education environment.

The ideal candidate will guide demonstrations, provide personalized coaching, and help plan projects and critiques while maintaining an organized classroom.