Port Jefferson, NY- Art Teachers for Summer Camps

One River School of Art & Design - Transforming Art Education

$20-$30 per hour

We are currently recruiting for art teachers for kids - PreK-Grade 12 for Summer Camp opportunities.

We run morning and afternoon sessions and teachers can teach one or two sessions a day depending on their availability. It is a great opportunity for public and private school art teachers and current art students in graduate programs to earn extra money doing what they love.

Our curriculum is created centrally so there is minimal prep required and all tools, equipment and supplies are provided.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience teaching art or digital design classes (digital art teachers must know Animate)
• BFA or BS Art Education (MFA or Master in Art Education a huge plus)
• A fun, engaging teaching style
• Thoughtful communication skills
• A passion for One River School's mission
• Must live within easy commutable distance from the school

You will teach one or more of a variety of proprietary classes that include the following subjects:

Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed media, Cartooning, Manga, Digital Art, Animation, Design, Street Art…….and more.

Since 2012, One River School has embarked on a mission to "transform art education". Our company now teaches thousands of students across 14 schools in six states. We have developed a proprietary art educational system that blends a fun and interactive social dynamic, with an innovative method that focuses on contemporary art education. One River is driven to help people of all ages to develop their creative capacity as a pathway for maximizing health, happiness, professional success and personal development through all stages of life.

Our studios are state of the art and you will find that teaching at One River is a completely different experience than any other art program in the country. Each school has a unique gallery space that displays not only the work of students, but also features the work of up and coming contemporary artists.

From the moment you walk in the door you experience the excitement and vibrance of a school that captures the immediacy of the contemporary art scene.

Ideal candidates are thoughtful educators who possess a proven track record of delivering compelling, engaging and fun student centric experiences in the classroom. Ideal candidates pride themselves on being always prepared and are team players who are open to ideas and feedback and whose focus is on student development and inclusion.

Benefits:

• Accrued Paid Sick Days
• Non - traditional work schedule
• Employee Referral Program
• Participate in One River development programs to accelerate personal growth

One River provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.