Art Instructor for the Arts Center

Job Description:
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic artist, to join our team. The Art Center is seeking art instructors for children, teen, and adult classes. In-person opportunity. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Our classrooms are your classroom and the ideal place to instruct art to our community. This is your opportunity to create a class that is tailored to your needs. Classes and workshops are what you make them. Fun is the biggest requirement!

Classes and workshops in any of the following mediums: pottery, ceramics, stained glass, fused glass, baskets, painting (watercolors, acrylic, oils), mixed media and other non traditional art forms.

The Arts Center advocates for a greater understanding of the visual arts through the promotion of art education, exhibition, and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with students and families and build rapport.

• Classroom encouragement with students. Provide assistance and guidance to students with their art projects in class.

• organization and structure with art projects

• Classroom management with positive reinforcement and good time management with projects based on the length of time you created for the class.

• Collaborate with the Arts Center to ensure a safe, positive, and enriching experience for all students.

Qualifications:

• Passion for the arts and working with people

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and fellow staff members.

• Reliability, consistency and punctuality is a must

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

• Prior experience working with children or in a classroom setting is preferred.

• Art degree is a bonus! Art knowledge and experience in field you instruct is a requirement. Some artists possess lifelong experience in their field and that is truly a gift!

Requirements:

• Adhere to the Arts Centers Child Protection Policy and other policies of the Arts Center

• Obtain clearances: Criminal Record Background Check that adheres too and supports our Child Protection Policy. The Arts Center will assist you in obtaining these clearances if needed.

• Utilize the “Instructor Call” proposal form to submit your class proposal

• Commitment to the class dates and times you scheduled.

• Exude professionalism in the classroom setting. Vocal ambassador for the Arts Center.

• HS Diploma

Perks for Art Instructors:

• free spot on our online Artist Registry and Team Member Page

• Schedule flexibility- you create it!

• Great opportunity for supplemental income or more as you need!

• Join other art classes at The Arts Center

Schedule:

Instructors design the class and schedule including the dates, times, and length of a class or workshop. Tons of flexibility. You are in charge of your art class.

Pay: You request your goal amount in proposals! We will work with you on your needs!

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team as an Art Instructor please submit your resume and or CV, 2 references and a simple brief letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position, along with some available times that you could meet for an interview. Send photos of your art in the medium of your choice. Applications can be sent amazingartshub@icloud.com Subject Line: Art Instructor Application

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Arts Center believes in Equal Access Art!
The Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for our audience and the community we call home. We do this with kindness, empathy, and respect to all.
There is no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment or gender identity, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran/military status.
We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection of applicants is based on individual merit alone.  All employees and contractors of The Arts Center are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect in this happy and healthy environment.