Studio Art Teacher - Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Art Teacher - Studio Art - Part time
One River School of Art + Design — Larchmont, NY

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 students, work alongside practicing artists in a creative community, and grow with a team that invests in your development—from day one.

1. Teach Studio Classes: Teach weekly art classes from 3pm to 7pm during the week and during the day on Saturdays for a variety of ages (K-12)

2. Ensure Student Success: Ensure student success in the studio by actively engaging with students and teachers to observe, document and communicate their progress and opportunities for growth

3. Provide Hospitality Service & Communication: Conduct proactive check-ins with parents, students and families, support makeup scheduling, discuss student progress and opportunities for growth, upsells to additional classes / camps.

4. Implement One River Methodology Curriculum: Review lesson plans/resources on time and implement the One River Method through each class effectively and contribute to lesson plan development regularly

5. Run a best-in-class studio: Maintain the art studio. Clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork and keep track of art supply inventory

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

• 3+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or 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 with paid training, ongoing training and a clear playbook
• Paid prep and clean up time
• Sick pay accruing from day one
• Free One River classes and real career paths as you grow
• 401K plan after meeting eligibility requirements

• This is a Part time position with afternoon, evening and Saturday teaching hours

• Pay rate is between $25 and $27 per hour depending on 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.