Portfolio Development Art Teacher (Part-Time) in Woodbury, New York at One River LLC

Join a workplace that invests in you and connects you to a creative community.

Join One River School of Art + Design to teach and mentor motivated portfolio development students, work alongside practicing artists in a creative community, and grow with a team that invests in your development—from day one.

1. Teach Art and Portfolio Developmnet: Teach weekly museum quality art and portfolio development using a wide variety of media

2. Ensure Student Success: Ensure student success in the studio and lab by actively engaging with students and teachers to observe, document and communicate their progress and opportunities for growth

3. Implement One River Methodology Curriculum: Implement the One River Method through each class effectively. All teachers have the opportunity to contribute to lesson plan development and are paid extra for doing so

4. Run a best-in-class studio: Clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork

5. Student Exhibitions: Direct your students to produce high quality work for their exhibitions. Keep track of their progress to ensure the exhibition work is completed on time for each show.

• BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus) or equivalent professional experience
• High School art teacher experience preferred
• Strong understanding of professional portfolio development
• 5+ years experience teaching visual arts. Digital art skills are a plus.
• Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress.
• Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment
• Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset

• Paid sick time

• Training & Development; promotion opportunities in a growing organization

• Structured onboarding, ongoing training and a clear playbook

• This is a Part time Position ranging from 3 - 10 hours weekly, with afternoon and evening hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

• Hourly rate: $25.00-$30.00 per hour commensurate with experience

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.