One River School of Art + Design

Traveling Art Teacher - Essex County, NJ

ENGLEWOOD, NJPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from One River School of Art + Design

  • Job overview

    The Traveling Art Teacher role at One River School involves teaching art classes across Essex County to various community groups, supporting the company's mission to transform art education.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The teacher will facilitate art lessons at multiple offsite locations, manage setup and cleanup, teach weekly sessions lasting 4-12 weeks, and engage students effectively.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers $25-40 per hour as pay; no additional benefits are specified in the description.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 2+ years of art or digital design teaching experience, a BFA or BS in Art Education or related field, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation.

  • Work environment and culture

    One River School values creativity, inclusivity, and innovative art education, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students and staff.

  • Company information

    One River School of Art + Design has 14+ schools across six states, focusing on innovative, proprietary art education since 2012, serving thousands of students.

  • Job location and travel

    The role requires travel across Essex County, NJ to various community centers and schools, with teaching occurring at multiple offsite locations.

  • Unique job features

    The job features proprietary art classes in diverse media including drawing, painting, digital art, animation, and more, emphasizing contemporary art education methods.

Company overview

One River School of Art + Design is an innovative art education institution that offers a range of art and digital design classes for all ages. Founded in 2012 by Matt Ross, the school aims to transform art education through a unique method that combines a contemporary art gallery with hands-on art instruction. They generate revenue through tuition fees for their classes and workshops, as well as art sales from their gallery exhibitions. The school has expanded to multiple locations across the United States, emphasizing a community-centric approach to fostering creativity and artistic skills.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your 2+ years of experience teaching art or digital design classes, emphasizing your ability to engage diverse age groups from early childhood to adults.

  • Showcase your skills in various art media, behavior management, and differentiated instruction to align with One River School's innovative and inclusive teaching approach.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including One River School's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current art teachers or program coordinators at One River School on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their recent projects or expressing enthusiasm for their mission to transform art education.

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