Art Instructor for All Ages: #1-Rated NYC Art School

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

Seeking part-time Art Educators who are responsible, organized, and experienced in teaching drawing, painting and mixed-media art to both children and adults. The ideal candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and has a passion for positively impacting others through art.

HOURS:

• 20-25 hours/ week
• 4 days/week required
• Sunday-Wednesday, occasional Thursday.

START DATE: Immediately

CORE VALUES

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

ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading art classes and private events 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 effective classroom and behavioral management skills

•   Collaborating with a team of professionals with a commitment to grow longterm with a team

•  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 setting

•   Proven classroom and conflict management skills

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

•   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.

Applicants will only be considered by sending ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW.

1. Professional teaching resume

2. Cover letter with why you are a great fit for this position

3. Your consistent schedule availability (days of week, times of day, total hours available)

4.Your requested hourly fee

5.Website and examples of your artwork

03/16/2025