CHILDREN'S ART INSTRUCTOR: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM

JOIN A CARING TEAM OF ART EDUCATORS AND IMPACT THE WORLD THROUGH ART!

ABOUT THE ART STUDIO NY

Celebrating 20 years as a premier art school in NYC! The Art Studio NY offers 100 inspiring, encouraging weekly art classes to students of all ages (2 - 102) and levels, total beginners included, with a mission to impact the world through the transformative power of art. In a warm and welcoming community art studio, artistic technique and authentic self-expression is combined to unlock the inner-artist. With a home studio on West 72 Street, classes and summer programs are also brought to schools, libraries, museums, and offices through NYC.

JOB SUMMARY AND HOURS

• March-June: Part-time (10-15 hours/week)
• 3 afternoons weekly (Monday-Wednesday) from 2:30 pm - 5 pm
• 1 weeknight evening
• 1 weekend day
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• June-August: Full-time (30 - 40 hours/week), Seasonal
• M-F, 8:30 am - 4 pm
• Art Safari Program for Kids and Teens in Museums on the UES and UWS

START DATE: Immediately

CORE VALUES:

• Growth Mindset
• Communication
• Emotional Maturity
• Creating Impact
• Teamwork: Reliability, Accountability, Self-Responsibility

ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading art classes, events and summer kids programs for children (4+) and teens, in locations including W. 72 Studio, museums, schools, libraries, private homes and businesses

•   Creating a nurturing, inclusive and positive learning environment for all learners

•   Providing excellent customer service and light marketing, leading to a return student following

•   Taking direction from supervisors and implementing structured curriculum

•   Implementing outstanding classroom and behavioral management skills

•   Collaborating with a team of professionals

•  Experience in traditional drawing (pencil, pastels), painting (watercolors, acrylics, oils), comics/manga, and mixed-media art, with a willingness to learn new mediums you're less familiar with

•   Excellent communication and listening skills

QUALIFICATIONS

•   3 years experience teaching in an educational classroom setting with children ages 4+

•   Proven classroom and conflict management skills

•   Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, K-12, Studio Art or Education

•   Successful track record teaching a variety of media (drawing, acrylic/oil/watercolor painting, mixed-media, comics)

•   Excellence in leadership and communication skills

•   Ability to connect and collaborate with diverse personalities

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To ensure the overall health and safety of The Art Studio NY community, all newly hired employees are required to be fully-vaccinated with an FDA or WHO approved vaccine against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with all applicable laws. 

The Art Studio NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only applicants that include ALL OF THE BELOW will be considered:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter with why you are a great fit
3. Requested hourly fee
4. Confirmation of your availability
5. Examples of student artwork

03/14/2025