Full/Part Time Art Teacher

$39,520 - $43,680/Yr

Drawn2Art - Los Gatos, CA

posted 5 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Los Gatos, CA

About the position

Drawn2Art, a private art school located in Los Gatos, is seeking a part-time or full-time Art Teacher to join our team. Our school specializes in teaching fine art drawing and painting to students ranging from ages 4 years to adults. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in realism and be proficient in various mediums including graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolors, and acrylics. We emphasize a classical and realistic approach in our curriculum, covering a wide array of subjects such as still-life, realistic animals, the Masters, figure drawing, portraiture, landscapes, and even anime/cartooning. The position requires the teacher to be available for both seasonal classes during the school year and summer camps, which run from mid-June through August. Candidates must be able to submit samples of their realistic drawings and paintings across the mentioned mediums and subject matters. Experience with clay is a plus. Strong communication skills and a genuine affinity for working with children, teens, and adults are essential. Teamwork is highly valued in our environment, and there are growth opportunities available within this role. We are looking for someone who lives within a thirty-minute drive from the studio and possesses a positive attitude, reliability, and punctuality. A degree in fine art drawing and painting or progress towards such a degree is required. The teaching schedule primarily consists of afternoon and early evening classes during the week, with full-day classes on weekends. Summer camps will provide additional teaching opportunities, running Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interested candidates should email their resume along with samples of their artwork to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Teach fine art drawing and painting to students of various ages.
  • Prepare lesson plans that cover a range of subjects including still-life, realistic animals, and portraiture.
  • Provide instruction in various mediums such as graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolors, and acrylics.
  • Conduct seasonal classes during the school year and summer camps.
  • Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding progress and expectations.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and staff to enhance the learning environment.
  • Maintain a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere.

Requirements

  • Must have a degree or be working towards a degree in fine art drawing and painting.
  • Experience in teaching art to children, teens, and adults.
  • Ability to submit realistic drawing and painting samples in various mediums.
  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with clay art.
  • Background in teaching a classical, realistic approach to art.

Benefits

  • Full-time position offers benefits (specifics not mentioned).
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