Visual Arts Coach & Student Mentor

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits for employees and depend

Supportive work environment

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. The role requires experience across numerous artistic mediums and a passion for guiding students in their artistic development.

The candidate will reinforce techniques, assist with lesson planning, and help prepare materials to ensure a dynamic art education environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience as a visual artist with expertise in multiple mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).
• Strong technical proficiency in various art forms and teaching techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills for managing materials and classroom resources.
• Passionate about teaching and working with students of diverse skill levels.
• Patient, approachable, and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or coaching youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom instruction by reinforcing techniques and providing hands-on guidance to students.
• Lead demonstrations of various artistic techniques across different mediums.
• Offer one-on-one or small group coaching to students needing additional support.
• Help maintain a productive and organized classroom environment.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and art supplies for lessons.
• Assist in planning and executing class projects, exhibitions, and critiques.

Skills

Visual artist

Multiple mediums

Teaching/mentoring youth

Communication

Organizational skills

Inclusive learning

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. The role requires experience across numerous artistic mediums and a passion for guiding students in their artistic development.

The candidate will reinforce techniques, assist with lesson planning, and help prepare materials to ensure a dynamic art education environment for diverse learners.