Art Instructor

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER • Denver, CO

1d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) is seeking a passionate and skilled part-time Art Instructor to lead engaging visual art classes for adults across a variety of mediums. Mediums may include: Oil, watercolor, life-drawing, acrylic, pastels, pen and ink, colored pencils, chalk, and charcoal. Under the direction of the Fine Arts Program Manager, the Art Instructor is responsible for teaching engaging, skill-based classes that support students in developing technical proficiency, artistic confidence, and personal creative expression. This instructor will design and deliver multi-week courses and/or workshops for adult learners of varying experience levels. The ideal candidate is an experienced artist and educator who can foster a welcoming and inclusive studio environment. They will balance strong foundational instruction with encouragement for experimentation and individual style.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in watercolor.
• Active artistic practice of at least 5 years.
• Proficiency across multiple mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media.
• Understanding of foundational and intermediate techniques within a range of materials (e.g., brushwork, mark-making, layering, surface handling).
• Strong understanding of color mixing, value, temperature, composition, and design principles across mediums.
• Ability to guide students in creating balanced and visually engaging work.
• Ability to teach students to translate 3D subjects into 2D compositions, capture gesture and movement, and simplify complex forms.
• Skill in correcting mistakes, managing medium-specific challenges (e.g., lifting watercolor), and maintaining materials and tools properly.
• Encourages experimentation, personal style, and creative risk-taking while providing structured instruction.
• Able to foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, experience giving clear demonstrations, providing constructive feedback, and adapting lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects with ease, while striving for accuracy and excellence in all areas.
• Ability to track, analyze, and adjust programs as necessary.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• All paperwork including background checks, etc. MUST be filled out prior to your start date.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent in related work experience in art education setting or studio practice.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Prior experience planning or coordinating art programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging courses and watercolor workshops tailored to a range of skill levels.
• Prepare curriculum, materials, and demonstrations aligned with program goals and studio standards, developing the curriculum in collaboration with the Fine Arts Education Program Manager.
• Provide individualized feedback and guidance to students to support their artistic development.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom or studio environment.
• Collaborate with the Fine Arts Education Program Manager to plan student showcases, and/or community art events.
• Manage attendance, supply usage, and other administrative duties as required.
• Uphold JCC Denver’s mission and values.
• Adheres to JCC Policy and Procedures.
• Acts as a brand ambassador within and outside the JCC.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Uses internal platforms and systems required to execute job duties. Including taking daily attendance.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and hours worked, in compliance with the Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act.
• Complementary individual membership to the JCC’s Fitness and Aquatics Center for part-time employees who regularly work 20+ hours per week.
• A range of staff discounts, including up to 20% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more, for part-time employees who regularly work 20+ hours per week.
• Access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees for all employees of the JCC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level