Contemporary Art Teacher (Part-Time)

One River School of Art and Design • Englewood, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Contemporary Art Teacher (Grades 3-12) at One River School of Art + Design. We are looking for practicing artists and passionate educators who want to introduce young creators (Grades 3-12) to contemporary art in ways that feel exciting, meaningful, and wildly engaging. If you love the energy of a studio, believe process matters as much as product, and want to help students see themselves as artists from day one—this could be your space. This isn’t craft-time. It’s real art—made accessible, joyful, and inspiring.

Requirements

• A practicing or highly engaged artist with at least 1 year of teaching experience
• Confident working across multiple mediums
• Energized by working with children and nurturing their creative confidence
• Warm, engaging, and student-centered
• A thoughtful communicator who values relationships with families and colleagues
• Aligned with our mission to transform art education
• BFA or BS in Art Education required

Nice To Haves

• MFA or Master’s in Art Education is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic, hands-on weekly art classes for students (Weekday Afternoons and Evenings and Saturdays)
• Explore contemporary approaches across painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, mixed media, and 3D work
• Encourage experimentation, creative risk-taking, and big imaginative thinking
• Create “WOW moments” that build confidence and artistic voice
• Connect thoughtfully with families about student growth and creative breakthroughs

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule for Creative Lives (Evenings and weekends, later start times)
• Room to Grow (growing organization committed to promoting from within and building long-term careers in art education)

What This Job Offers

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