Art Teacher, Teaching Artist - Part-time

One River School of Art and Design•Manhasset, NY

2d•$25 - $30

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Teacher for Saturday hours teaching students from K-5.

Requirements

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–5. Digital art skills are a plus.
Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress.
Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment
Live within a 30 minute commute to Manhasset
Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset

Responsibilities

Teach Art and / or Digital Design Classes: Teach weekly museum quality art and / or digital art classes and summer camps for a variety of ages and media
Ensure Student Success: Ensure student success in the studio and lab by actively engaging with students and teachers to observe, document and communicate their progress and opportunities for growth
Implement One River Methodology Curriculum: Implement the One River Method through each class effectively. All teachers have the opportunity to contribute to lesson plan development and are paid extra for doing so
Run a best-in-class studio: Clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork and / or oversee digital lab maintenance
Student Exhibitions: Direct your students to produce high quality work for their exhibitions in January and June. Keep track of their progress to ensure the exhibition work is completed on time for each show.