Visual Art Instructors for Children's Program, Danforth Art School at Framingham State University – Framingham, Massachusetts

Location: Framingham, MA Category: Contract/Hourly Posted On: Wed Dec 17 2025 Job Description:

We are seeking experienced visual art instructors to teach children in Elementary and Middle School levels. Instructors are responsible for designing expansive lessons providing developmentally appropriate skill and concept building. Lessons should utilize museum exhibitions in study when appropriate. Classes are typically 2-3 hrs in duration, offered once a week after school and on weekends during Fall, Winter and Spring. Classes during the Summer Arts Program run weekly for 6 hrs a day. Classes during school vacation week are typically 2 full-day workshops. Instructors are expected to serve for several weeks during the summer program in addition to year-round programming.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience teaching art to youth
• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Art fields, Education or related fields
• Demonstrated evidence of artistic expertise

Additional Information:

This is a part-time non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours vary. The pay rate is $35 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience teaching art to youth
• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Art fields, Education or related fields
• Demonstrated evidence of artistic expertise

Additional Information:

This is a part-time non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours vary. The pay rate is $35 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For best consideration, application materials should be received by January 16, 2026. However, applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.