PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
This position is for serious candidates only. If you seek short-term/seasonal work, please do NOT apply. Relevant teaching experience is required. Due to the influx of candidates, those who do not meet our basic job requirements will not receive a response. Thank you.
VISUAL ART TEACHER
- Job Description -
Sounds of Color Studio, Orange County’s best music and creative arts school, is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Visual Art Teacher to meet our growing demand.
Primary responsibilities include teaching Visual Art classes for students ages 5 and up, including all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Weekly projects should be planned to introduce students to new concepts, including, but not limited to: watercolor, oil, acrylic, sketching, self-portrait, clay, gouache, and more.
Job Requirements:
- To plan and teach visual art classes for groups of students ages 5 and up
- Prepare fun weekly projects that support student engagement and skill development
- Prompt communication with parents/guardians and timely updates on student progress
- Prepare and clean up the classroom area before/after each class
- Clean background check and medical clearance (Live Scan fingerprint clearance with Department of Justice and FBI is required prior to official start of employment)
- Reliable transportation
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Engaging and friendly personality
- Comfortable working with groups of students of various ages and skill levels
- Independent worker with excellent time-management skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
- Effective classroom management skills
- A strong background and passion for visual art
- Experience teaching visual art classes is required
- Additional experience teaching with professional digital art software (ex. Procreate), Wacom® tablets, iPad + Apple Pencil is preferred
- Candidates may be asked to submit a portfolio of relevant work for review
Job Type:
- Contract (Part-Time)
- In-Person
Sounds of Color Studio is open Monday - Saturday. Weekday hours (Monday - Friday) are "after school" typically between 3pm - 8pm. Saturday hours are 9am - 2pm. Class availability is subject to change based on enrollment and demand.
www.soundsofcolorstudio.com
Company Description:
Sounds of Color Studio is Orange County’s best music and creative arts school. We offer a variety of classes for all ages including: Piano, Art, Sewing and Craft, Musical Theater, and more. Learners of all ages and experience levels can experience the joy of music, art, and much more, in a comfortable and inviting setting. Our award-winning arts programs have seen students compete and win at several of Orange County's most prestigious youth art competitions. We are a family-owned small business committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact in people's lives through arts and music enrichment. Please visit our website or contact us to learn more about Sounds of Color Studio and our programs.
Location/Region: Santa Ana, CA (USA)
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please list at least one reference. Include the person's name, company and title, contact information (email/phone number), and explain your connection to this reference.
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching Visual Art Classes: 1 year (Required)
- Teaching Digital Art Classes: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Required)
Work Location: In person
