Art Instructor Job Description
Art instructor
provides part-time instruction for two Studio Art courses – Basic Design I, Beginning Drawing I, and Art Appreciation.
Art Instructor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Provide instruction of History of Western Art and/or Art Appreciation
Provides instruction to students in both theory and practice of art, design and drawing
Participate in non-teaching assignments including instructional development, academic advising, registration assignments, college-wide and/or division activities and committees, professional development, internal and external service, and other assigned responsibilities determined in consultation with the dean
Provide part-time instruction for three Studio Art courses – Basic Design I, Basic Design II, and Beginning Drawing I
Maintain Art studio and supplies
Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required
Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses
Planning, preparing, and teaching classes for a diverse population
Providing direction to other staff and volunteers
Completing routine safety checks
Art Instructor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Art Instructor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, AED, ART, NCIDQ
Education for Art Instructor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the art instructor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and University Degree in Teaching, Art, Graduate, Fine Arts, Faculty, Education, The College, Art History, Design, Art Education
Skills for Art Instructor
Desired skills for art instructor include:
Internet and Web-related technologies
Art history and contemporary art
Changing trends in the Graphic Design industry
Outlets
Planning and leadership
Programming
Upcoming activities and special events
Program development and evaluation
Evaluation
Curriculum development
Desired experience for art instructor includes:
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Minimum of three (3) years applicable experience classroom teaching is required
Teaching experience in post-secondary education at an accredited institution is preferred
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area assigned OR proof of active enrollment in a stated-approved EPI or MAT program AND either a valid Florida state-issued Statement of Eligibility OR valid Temporary Certificate in content area assigned
Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education
Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment
Art Instructor Examples
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Art Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of art instructor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for art instructor
- Completing all required trainings including CPR, AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Department Emergency Response and Procedures
- Develop art instruction curriculum and weekly lesson plans that utilize a variety of art-making techniques and meet participants’ abilities and interests
- Ability to teach using different methods and teaching styles, ensuring that participants are fully engaged
- Discuss and demonstrate the relevance of art and creativity in other areas of life and in the surrounding community
- Connect the arts with other industries, such as science, technology, engineering and math
- Teach Survey of African Art
- Adhere to college curriculum and course outcomes
- Manage classroom attendance and record grades in a timely manner
- Use Blackboard for course management
- Communicate effectively with students and colleagues using email
Qualifications for art instructor
- Experience (an advanced degree or equivalent experience in art or a related field)
- University-level and/or high school teaching experience, preferably beyond teaching
- Must Be able to teach (Summer Program June 29th-Aug 30th)
- Terminal degree in related discipline, or exceptional level of professional expertise in the course discipline
- Two years teaching at the college level as instructor of record
- Minimum of two (2) years full-time (or part-time equivalent) teaching experience in Graphic Design at the college level
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Our growing company is hiring for an art instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for art instructor
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction to meet students’ needs and aspirations
- Observe and evaluate pupils’ work to determine student progress and make suggestions for improvement
- Ensure classrooms are stocked with adequate supplies
- Collaborate with a full-time Chemistry faculty member to co-teach an interdisciplinary Chemistry of Art course
- Develop and execute visual art projects in a chemistry lab environment
- Demonstrate and explain connections between art and chemistry concepts
- Present lectures to students as required
- Select and compile exams and assignments
- Interact with students and field questions pertaining to lecture outside class time, as needed
- Handle student record keeping in a timely and complete manner including submitting grades
Qualifications for art instructor
- A Master’s of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Design and Visual Communication from an accredited college or university
- Master’s in fine arts, art, art history OR bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in humanities OR
- MFA from an accredited University in Studio Art (2D Discipline preferred) or have completed 18 credit hours toward an MFA
- No teaching experience required but preference will be given to those with college level teaching experience beyond the TA level
- MFA in Studio Art from an Accredited College or University, or at least 18 credit hours earned toward MFA from an Accredited College or University
- No teaching experience required but preference will be given to those who have experience beyond the TA level
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of art instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for art instructor
- Teach Art History survey courses
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty
- Be passionate about pedagogy and collaborative work
- Dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school
- Possess wide-ranging academic preparation
- Be fully committed to the development of a well-rounded student
- Willing to work closely with colleagues on departmental objectives
- Expected to contribute to our Winter Term, a 3-week term during which diverse opportunities are offered for classes, academic travel and internships
- Have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to both the developmental needs of adolescents and to education
- Have a commitment to diversity in all aspects of school life and reflect an appreciation of lifelong learning
Qualifications for art instructor
- Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area
- A list of the three current academic or professional references (please list in the Professional References section of the online application) and
- Required qualifications include an earned M.F.A
- The preferred candidate must be well versed in the foundations of Graphic Design, Web Design and Typography , in the emerging contemporary design trends in Game Design and UX Experience Design
- Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, courses taught and associated syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, a list of three references who have current experience with the candidate's teaching and, at least 20 digital images of the applicants work, and 15 examples of their students' work--on either CD or via URL
- Master’s Degree in any of the visual arts (e.g., painting, photography, sculpture) or in Art History
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an art instructor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for art instructor
- Teach online or other areas of Art + Design as needed
- We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching excellence
- Manage all aspects of Art and Design delivery and accreditation within the centre so that a professional service, in line with contractual and external agency requirements, is provided
- Organise, allocate and monitor appropriate physical resources to optimise the delivery of Art and Design delivery
- Plan and develop Art and Design training opportunities across the centre to ensure young people have the opportunity to achieve recognised qualifications
- Teach part-time in Art with emphasis on the courses in the core curriculum and/or studio class - courses as needed
- Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submit attendance reporting, and mentor students
- Assist with Curriculum review, and development
- Student advisement, and retention activities
- Post and maintain regular office hours
Qualifications for art instructor
- Standing, sitting, moving about a classroom continuously, continual talking and listening
- Participation in classroom demonstrations of art skills/techniques
- Must have the physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 lb
- Duties are performed either indoors of outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces and reach on a continuous basis
- Demonstrated teaching experience in a university setting
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Art Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of art instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for art instructor
- Inspire, motivate and foster confidence in all students
- Provide part-time instruction for two Studio Art courses – Basic Design I, Beginning Drawing I, and Art Appreciation
- Teaching courses as needed
- Hold 1 office hour per week per course taught
- Grade all assessments in a timely manner
- Submit grades according to school policy
- Teach courses including Art Appreciation
- Prepare students for exams and assessments
- Prepare students for exams or assessments
- Meets ALL required deadlines assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications for art instructor
- At least five years of clinical and/or administrative experience
- An established program of scholarship in area of teaching and practice
- Must be a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) or be REAT-eligible
- Experience in a multi-modal/integrated arts approach
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and social justice (such as integrating multicultural issues in syllabi, addressing issues related to privilege and micro-aggression in class discussions, engaging in social justice research) and have an inclusive teaching philosophy
- Experience teaching related courses in Expressive Therapies, such as theories, studio and principles and practices