Teaching Artist

Overview

Arts for All Nevada is expanding its team of teaching artists. This is a contract position (not staff) to teach art and creativity classes, camps, and workshops in schools and other community facilities throughout Washoe County.

Position Details

• Pay: $35/hr + travel/prep time
• Position type: Part-time, Contract
• Location: In person at multiple Washoe County venues including schools, private events, and Lake Mansions Arts and Cultural Center
• Schedule: Available throughout the week

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching visual art to children or adults in academic settings
• Experience working with children
• Experienced in using diverse art media
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective classroom environment management
• Experience developing K-12 visual art curriculum (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicate learning objectives to students and teachers
• Administer time effectively
• Create a positive and engaging environment for learning and involvement
• Evaluate curriculum effectiveness and adjust instruction as appropriate
• Maintain and organize art supplies
• Maintain standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
• Represent Arts for All Nevada professionally among teachers, administrators, and the community

Audience

Primary audience is children, with some adult art classes also offered.

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 775-826-6100
• Website: www.artsforallnevada.org