OPPORTUNITIES FOR Artists

Part-time Paid Opportunities for the 2024–25 School Year Are Now Available in Cleveland and Newark!

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Background

Art empowers children to explore, observe, and engage with the world around them. We believe that artists bring a unique perspective and ability to nurture the creative spirit of young people.

With a background that includes over 47 years of experience providing a range of visual arts instruction partnerships, we have seen the value of the arts in enriching learning for students of all ages and contributing to the vitality of communities. Studio Institute (Studio) partners with schools and community-based organizations to help young people develop their creative vision and artistic skills through visual arts workshops led by professional artists.

Details

As a Studio artist instructor, you may work with children and young people at early learning centers, schools, or libraries, fostering individual, family, and community engagement in arts learning.

Studio artist instructors are part-time employees. Work can fluctuate based on season and artist availability. You will receive paid, formal training in our child-centered, process-based methodology, and have opportunities to meet and share experiences, both in-person and virtually, with Studio artists working in other sites and cities.

We are reviewing applications for part-time opportunities for artists in Cleveland, OH and Newark and East Orange, NJ for the 2024–25 school year.

Pay rates range from $38-50/hour. Pay is commensurate with location and experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitating workshops and residencies that are developmentally appropriate, with a focus on student-centered learning; and building social emotional skills in addition to visual arts learning goals
Participating in the Studio artist community by attending paid meetings and trainings
Creating outlines and lesson plans that embody the goals of Studio programs
Sharing outlines and lesson plans with Studio staff, classroom teachers, and school administration
Communicating with Studio and school staff regarding all aspects of programming
Traveling to and teaching in-person at school and community settings
Flexibility to shift to virtual instruction and/or create pre-recorded teaching segments, depending on health and safety protocols and the policies of assigned schools and community settings.

Position Requirements

BFA, BA with a visual artist resume, or equivalent experience in visual arts, education, or an arts-related field
Must be a working artist with skills in painting, drawing, and/or sculpture
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, ages, and abilities of people in school or community settings
Understanding and having an interest in working with students (ages 3–13 years)
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a range of diverse partners and local stakeholders, such as students, classroom teachers, school administrators, and Studio staff
Ability to develop and implement sequenced instructional plans
Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel and teach in-person at various settings
Willingness to attend meetings, trainings, and complete paperwork in addition to teaching classes
Meet background check requirements and receive fingerprint clearance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

An active professional visual art practice, as demonstrated through the sharing of professional works, a website, and/or an artist’s resume
Experience working with students ages 3–5 years (strongly preferred for work in Newark and East Orange, New Jersey; and Greenwich, Connecticut).
Experience working with pre-K and elementary school students in Cleveland, Ohio

Apply

Use this link to submit your application with the following items:

Uploaded resume or link to a website where your professional
resume can be viewed
Cover letter (uploaded or included within the application) or an introductory video
Uploaded images of artwork or a link to your professional website

Click HERE to download a copy of the job description and requirements.

Questions?

Studio Institute, LLC seeks to hire staff reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at Studio Institute are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.

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I found teaching through Studio very rewarding both in and out of the classroom.
I learned so much from students, teachers, and Studio Institute staff. It was a new and innovative creative approach that enhanced my teaching style.

Donna Drew-Pack, Studio Institute Artist Instructor