Instructor After-School Studios - MassArt in Boston, Massachusetts at MassArt

Position Title: Instructor After-School Studios - MassArt

Location: Boston, MA Category: Temporary Job Type: Hourly Posted On: Wed Oct 14 2026 Job Description:

Position Title: After-School Studios Instructor:

Youth Programs at MassArt Overview:

MassArt's Youth Programs provide rigorous, professionally designed art and design programs for youth that create community, build skills and promote an appreciation for art and design that is integral (fundamental) to the successful education of our citizenry.

As we aim to promote an inclusive environment, we seek candidates who can actively participate in our shared mission and vision and encourage applicants to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. In this urgent time, MassArt prioritizes the teaching of sustainability in art and design and defines it as addressing and solving the problems at the intersection of social justice, health, and the environment.

Program Schedule: October 7 -December 16, 2026 (No class November 11 & 25)

Class Time: 4-6:00 pm weekly, on specified class days:

Wednesdays (online), Animation Toolkit
Wednesdays (on campus), Mixed Media

Required Pre-Program Orientation: September 30, 5:30 - 6:15 pm via zoom

General Responsibilities:

• Review of Youth Program Policies and Handbook
• Mandatory Reporting Training to complete before by start of program
• Submit supply list for students to purchase by February 24
• (If virtual class)) Set up zoom sessions, for live instruction times with students by February 24
• Submit working syllabus and lesson plans by February 24
• Participate in preparatory meetings as needed.
• All faculty must complete Human Resources forms including an approved CORI/SORI in order to work in Youth Programs at MassArt. All HR Forms will be issued through Human Resources through Interview Exchange.
• Complete Student Evaluations at the conclusion of the program
• Resources available for Instructors from The Office of Justice, Equity, and Transformation (JET) with MassArt email through the JET Pack available with resources.

3 Hours Per Week

Hourly Rate: $38.00/hr

The stipend is based on 3.5 hours per session, including 30 minute prep and 30 minute wrap-up, (9 class meetings) and 12 hours planning time (including Orientation). 3 hours for student evaluations.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Expertise in the visual arts content area being taught
• Experience in Teaching and Learning

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.