Director of Visual Arts Education

One River School of Art and Design•Manhasset, NY

6d•$65,000 - $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 grow with a team that invests in your development—from day one.

Requirements

BA/BS/BFA in Visual Art, Art Education or Design
Master’s a plus or equivalent professional experience
5+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults. 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
Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset

Responsibilities

Teach Art and / or Digital Design Classes: Teach weekly 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
Provide Hospitality Service & Communication: Conduct proactive check-ins with parents, students and families, support makeup scheduling, discuss student progress and opportunities for growth, upsells to additional classes / camps.
Implement One River Methodology Curriculum: 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
Run a best-in-class studio: Order and Re-stock art supplies, Clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork and oversee digital lab maintenance
Student Exhibitions: Collect, Curate and Install school & community exhibitions; plan and prompt the opening receptions for Student Shows and support parties and special events.