Essex Art Center is hiring! We are a community-based nonprofit based in Lawrence, Massachusetts focused on art education, community programming, and exhibitions of contemporary art. Founded in 1993, Essex Art Center inspires and sustains lifelong growth and learning for a diverse community of artists in Greater Lawrence. Our classes, events, and exhibitions harness the power of art to transform lives.

We are currently seeking part-time teaching artists for our summer youth program. Our Summer program is a six week commitment from July 15 - August 23 and a teaching artist can work up to 30 hours per week. Each course is a 1 week intensive that runs on one of the following schedules:

M - F: 9:00am - 12:00pm

M - F: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

It includes working with youth ages 5-13 in our daytime intensive programs and afternoon M - Th: 4:30pm - 6:00pm weekly programs. Compensation is $35/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum for youth in ceramics, painting, drawing, and/or digital arts that includes engaging and age-appropriate activities for students
• Incorporate gallery exhibitions at Essex Art Center into curriculum
• Consider art techniques, art history, art theory, and aesthetics
• Facilitate discussions where students have an opportunity to talk about their own artwork and their peers’ artwork in a constructive and thoughtful manner
• Meet with Director of Education to review curriculum and materials

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and creating curriculum for youth (at least two years experience preferred)
• Ability to create lesson plans that consider diverse learning styles
• Knowledge of inclusive and effective classroom management strategies
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Punctual, reliable, and able to commit to a set schedule
• Compassion, sensitivity, and enthusiasm for working with youth in the arts
• Comply with CORI background check
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

Work Location: In person