Title: Art Instructor
Location: Art Factory Studios and occasionally at various school sites in Pajaro Valley United School District (PVUSD)
Reports to: Studio Manager
Note: Please note that we are currently looking for an instructor with experience in wheel-thrown ceramics and mixed media (drawing, painting, fibers, and more) to teach a few weekly classes in studio. Current needs:
- Wednesdays: Hand-built Ceramics (ages 5-8) from 3:30-4:30 pm, Drawing, Painting, and More! (ages 5-7) from 4:30-5:30 pm, and Wheel Thrown Ceramics (ages 10+) from 5:30-7:30 pm
- Saturdays (every 3rd Saturday in rotation with two other teachers): Parent & Me (ages 1-5) from 10:30-11:15 am, Fun Fiber Friends (ages 9-14) from 12:00-1:00 pm, Ceramics for Everyone (ages 4+) from 1:00-2:30 pm
Assigned classes for teaching may change with opportunities for more help when the next semester's schedule is designed. Opportunities for immediate additional hours may be provided through substitute teaching/assisting opportunities for other teachers, lesson planning and prep, studio maintenance, social media marketing assistance, and holiday camps. Please note: All classes follow a designed scope & sequence of lessons for fall semester.
Overview
- Join our vibrant educational team as an Art Instructor, where your passion for creativity and education will inspire students to explore their artistic potential. In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging art classes, foster a supportive environment for artistic expression, and help students develop their skills across various mediums. Your enthusiasm and expertise will ignite a love for art in learners of all ages and backgrounds, making a meaningful impact on their personal growth and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging art lessons tailored to different age groups and skill levels, encouraging experimentation and self-expression--instructional designing hours available, but most lessons already created
- Prepare instructional materials and supplies to facilitate smooth class sessions
- Provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve techniques and develop their unique artistic voice
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and respect among students
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized studio space in compliance with health and safety standards
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and special projects to enhance the overall learning experience
Required Skills
- Proven experience teaching art or related creative disciplines in an educational setting
- Proven reliability and attendance
- Strong proficiency in drawing, painting, fiber arts, and ceramics (including wheel-throwing!)
- Excellent communication skills to motivate and guide students effectively
- Excellent classroom management skills to manage groups (with assistance) up to 24 students
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles and age groups
- A passion for fostering creativity and nurturing artistic talent
- Reliable transportation
- Clearance with PVUSD--or willingness to receive clearance with PVUSD
- Bachelors degree ideally in art--but flexible based on experience
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for classes or special events and to substitute teach/assist our in-studio classes or after-school art programs at various school sites within the PVUSD school district
"Nice to Have" Skills
- Proficiency in other various art techniques and mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, or digital art
- An official California Teaching Credential (ideally art--but flexible)
- Bilingual
- Some experience with social media content creation--even if it's just personal or for your art business! Not required by any means, but even a willingness to learn is great.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation to commensurate with skills and credentialing.
- For a fully-credentialed teacher: between $25-30/hour starting wage
- For teachers without a CA teaching credential: between $20-24/hour starting wage
- Benefits: Staff art gallery show opportunities, zero commission on your artwork sold through the studio, promotion of your professional art website/socials through Art Factory channels, referral bonuses, paid sick time, free classes, class discounts, incentives for promoting your class and boosting enrollment.
Location & Work Type
- All described classes are on-site at Art Factory Studios.
- Substitute teaching opportunities on-site at Art Factory Studios and off-site at various middle and elementary schools within PVUSD.
- Part-time hours with flexibility dependent on studio needs
Application Process
- Please submit your application and resume here. If it seems like a good fit, the Studio Manager will reach out to you to schedule an in-person interview where you bring in some art samples and a short teaching demo where you lead a class in an activity you are comfortable teaching.
Don't meet all of the criteria here? Apply anyway! We would love to have someone grow with us.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
