Art Teacher (Sub and Off-Site Program Support) (Part-Time)

One River School of Art + Design • Englewood, NJ

3d • $0 - $24

About The Position

One River School of Art + Design is seeking a practicing artist and passionate educator to teach art classes as a substitute and support off-site programs. The role involves leading hands-on classes for students, assisting with workshops, events and after-school programs, and serving as a Teaching Assistant. Teachers explore contemporary approaches across painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, mixed media and 3D work, while encouraging experimentation, creative risk-taking and imaginative thinking. They help students build confidence and artistic voice and communicate with families about student growth and creative breakthroughs.

The school provides a contemporary studio with an in-house gallery, a designed curriculum, classroom materials and supplies, and a community of artists and educators. The position has limited weekly hours and a flexible schedule, with evening and weekend work, including Saturday and Sunday. Later start times leave mornings open. One River School describes opportunities to grow and pursue long-term careers in art education.

One River School has offered art education since 2012 and operates 15 schools across six states. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment for employees and students.

Requirements

• BFA or BS in Art Education.
• Be a practicing or highly engaged artist looking to gain teaching experience.
• Confidence working across multiple mediums.
• Comfort with limited weekly hours and a flexible schedule.
• Energy for working with children and nurturing their creative confidence.
• A warm, engaging and student-centered approach.
• Thoughtful communication and valuing relationships with families and colleagues.
• Alignment with One River School’s mission to transform art education.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic, hands-on art classes for students as a substitute.
• Assist with off-site workshops and tabling at events.
• Assist with after-school programs.
• Spend time in a Teaching Assistant role.
• Teach contemporary approaches across painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, mixed media and 3D work.
• Encourage experimentation, creative risk-taking and imaginative thinking.
• Create experiences that build students’ confidence and artistic voice.
• Communicate with families about student growth and creative breakthroughs.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule for creative lives, with later start times leaving mornings open.
• Designed curriculum that provides structure and inspiration without endless preparation.
• All classroom materials, tools and supplies provided.
• Creative community of artists and educators.
• Opportunity to grow, promotion from within and build a long-term career in art education.
• Work in a contemporary studio with an in-house gallery showcasing student work and emerging artists.

What This Job Offers

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