One River School of Art + Design

Traveling Art Teacher - Bergen and Essex County, NJ

ENGLEWOOD, NJPosted 30+ 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 involves teaching art and digital design classes across Bergen and Essex Counties, expanding One River School's innovative art education programs to various community locations.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The teacher will facilitate art lessons at community spaces, teach weekly sessions lasting 4-12 weeks, set up and clean up materials, and engage students in a variety of art subjects.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position pays $25-40 per hour; no additional benefits or bonuses are specified.

  • Experience and skills

    Applicants 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 emphasizes transforming art education with a fun, interactive, and innovative approach, fostering creativity for health, happiness, and personal development.

  • Company information

    One River School of Art + Design operates 14 schools across six states since 2012, offering proprietary art education blending contemporary methods with social dynamics.

  • Job location and travel

    The job requires travel across Bergen and Essex Counties, teaching at various offsite community locations such as libraries and community centers.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes teaching proprietary classes in diverse art forms like drawing, painting, digital art, animation, and street art, using a unique educational system.

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 work with diverse age groups from early childhood to adults.

  • Showcase your skills in various art media, behavior management, differentiated instruction, and thoughtful communication, aligning with One River School's mission to transform art education.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including One River School of Art + Design's official 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 innovative curriculum or asking about their favorite teaching experiences in community settings.

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