Director of Visual Art Education

One River School of Art and Design • Manhasset, NY

80d • $80,000

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 manage and grow your team and student population. We are seeking a seasoned educator who wants to remain hands-on in the classroom, but who relishes the challenge of running a business.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus)
• 5+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults. Digital art skills are a plus
• Art Program and teacher management experience
• Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress
• Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment
• Passion for art history, contemporary art and a 'students-first' mindset

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly art and / or digital art classes and summer camps for a variety of ages and media
• 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
• Conduct proactive check-ins with parents, students and families, support makeup scheduling, discuss student progress and opportunities for growth, upsells to additional classes / camps
• Ensure teachers have lesson plans/resources on time and implement the One River Method through each class effectively and contribute to lesson plan development regularly
• Recruit, lead and manage part time educators and teaching artists staff to ensure exceptional educational experiences at the school
• Teach weekly classes in drawing and painting ensuring students reach their full potential as artists
• Foster relationships with members and outside groups ensuring that the art community is thriving and growing inside and outside the school, including running gallery exhibitions
• Order and re-stock art supplies, clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork and oversee digital lab maintenance
• Collect, curate and install school & community exhibitions; plan and prompt the opening receptions for Student Shows and support parties and special events

Benefits

• Competitive salaries plus generous quarterly bonuses based on school performance
• Salaries up to $80K and increases commensurate with experience
• Generous PTO
• A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours
• 401K plan
• Company contributes to Health Coverage (you pick from a menu of options)
• Take classes free at One River School
• Promotion prospects - we are a growing organization looking to develop our talent from within
• Training and development to prepare you for your role and for more responsibility in the future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees