Painting Arts Instructor (Temporary)

Per-Diem

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Technique: Demonstrates strong knowledge of painting fundamentals and techniques, including color theory, composition, value, form, brushwork, layering, and surface development. Able to teach relevant methods across painting media offered by Educational Alliance, such as acrylic, and/or oil, and to support students in deeloping observational, expressive, and conceptual approaches to painting.

• Communication: Communicates positively and professionally with Art School students and faculty and staff to support a growing, vibrant, community-based art school.

• Pedagogy: Provides individualized and group instruction that responds to students’ different interests, learning styles, and skill levels. Uses demonstrations, constructive

feedback, and student-centered approaches to support learning and artistic development.

• Curriculum: Follows established course plans and learning goals where available, and makes appropriate instructional adjustments in coordination with the Educational Alliance Program Directors. Designs or adapts lessons and projects as needed to support student success during the coverage period. EA Art School courses typically run for 8-10-weeks.

• Instructional Continuity: Maintains continuity of existing painting classes during the regular instructor’s absence, including communicating class expectations, supporting

student progress, and coordinating with the Art School Director regarding curriculum and any necessary instructional adjustments.

• Materials and Equipment: Working with painting materials and equipment, which may include paints, brushes, mediums, palettes, canvases, panels, paper, easels, and related studio supplies. Helps students use and care for materials appropriately.

• Safety: Understand and follow Painting Studio safety procedures, including appropriate handling, storage, ventilation, and disposal of art materials where applicable. Ensures students follow Art School policies and established studio procedures.

• Sustainability: Understand and teach best practices that support sustainable artmaking, including thoughtful use of materials and minimizing negative impacts on people and the environment.

• Studio Maintenance: Maintains an organized, clean, and functional painting studio; prepares the space and materials for class; and provides status updates to the supervisor. Completes basic tasks agreed upon by faculty and/or requested by the supervisor as needed.

Other

• Meet one-on-one with the supervisor as needed.

• Communicate effectively with students via email.

• Occasionally assist with studio operations and maintenance beyond class preparation and clean-up.

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, students, and Art School guests.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active painting artist with a willingness to share work and artistic process with students.

• Demonstrated engagement with the broader New York City visual arts community.

• At least two years of experience teaching painting to adults and/or children.

• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and studio practices relevant to the courses taught.

• Self-motivated, highly efficient, and able to problem-solve.

• Proactive, hands-on approach and professional work ethic.

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with faculty and staff.

• Ability to work morning, evening, and weekend hours as the class schedule requires.

• Team player with a passion for building relationships and supporting a diverse community of learners.