Adjunct Art Instructor - Adult students, Hartsdale, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Adjunct Art Instructor - Part-time

One River School of Art & Design - Transforming Art Education

$30-$40 Per Hour

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for Art teachers for Advanced Teen and Adult Students to teach digital and / or traditional art techniques. Our classes run on weekdays and weekends and the possibility of extra subbing classes. Starting in Fall 2025.

Our curriculum is created centrally so there is minimal prep required and all tools, equipment and supplies are provided. Each curriculum module is written around the work of a specific Contemporary artist. Our Digital teachers need to be experts in the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac : Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects and Procreate. Our Studio Art instructors need to be well versed in a wide variety of painting and drawing techniques. Many of our curriculum modules are multimedia based and may include elements of sculpture using air dry clay, collage, fabric arts etc. Most of the classes are curriculum based with the exception of Adult Art Shuffle Plus and Teen Portfolio Development which are both open studio classes.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• 7+ years of experience teaching traditional studio art, digital art or digital design classes (Anime and Manga style a preference)
• BFA is the minimum qualification an MFA or Masters in Art Education is preferred
• Thoughtful communication skills
• A passion for One River School's mission
• Must live within easy commutable distance from work site location

Our students are beginner to advanced level. Our students are motivated and hardworking. Our class sizes are small and there is no prep needed outside of the classroom. You will deliver the curriculum with enthusiasm and tailor instruction to suit individual students' needs.

Since 2012, One River School has embarked on a mission to "transform art education". Our company now teaches thousands of students across 14 schools in six states. We have developed a proprietary art educational system that blends a fun and interactive social dynamic, with an innovative method that focuses on contemporary art education. One River is driven to help people of all ages to develop their creative capacity as a pathway for maximizing health, happiness, professional success and personal development through all stages of life.

Our studios are state of the art and you will find that teaching at One River is a completely different experience than any other art program in the country. Each school has a unique gallery space that displays not only the work of students, but also features the work of up and coming contemporary artists.

From the moment you walk in the door you experience the excitement and vibrance of a school that captures the immediacy of the contemporary art scene.

Ideal candidates are thoughtful educators who possess a proven track record of delivering compelling, engaging and fun student centric experiences in the classroom. Ideal candidates pride themselves on being always prepared and are team players who are open to ideas and feedback and whose focus is on student development and inclusion.

Benefits :

One River provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.