Art Teacher

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:

This position is for serious candidates only. If you seek short-term/seasonal work, please do NOT apply. Relevant teaching experience is required. Due to the influx of candidates, those who do not meet our basic job requirements will not receive a response. Thank you.

ART TEACHER

- Job Description -

Sounds of Color Studio, Orange County’s best music and creative arts school, is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Art Teacher to meet our growing demand.

Primary responsibilities include teaching Art classes for students ages 5 and up, including all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Weekly projects should be planned to introduce students to new concepts, including, but not limited to: watercolor, oil, acrylic, sketching, self-portrait, clay, gouache, and more. Students will also be introduced to fundamental digital art techniques, and how to apply those skills using a variety of digital art software and technology.

Job Requirements:

• To plan and teach art classes for groups of students ages 5 and up
• Prepare fun weekly projects that support student engagement and skill development
• Prompt communication with parents/guardians and timely updates on student progress
• Prepare and clean up the classroom area before/after each class
• Clean background check and medical clearance (Live Scan fingerprint clearance with Department of Justice and FBI is required prior to official start of employment)
• Reliable transportation

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Engaging and friendly personality
• Comfortable working with groups of students of various ages and skill levels
• Independent worker with excellent time-management skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Effective classroom management skills
• A strong background and passion for visual and digital art
• Experience teaching visual and digital art classes is required
• Experience teaching with professional digital art software (Procreate, PaintTool SAI 1 & 2), Wacom® tablets and stylus is required
• Candidates may be asked to submit a portfolio of relevant work for review

Job Type:

• Contract (Part-Time)
• In-Person

Sounds of Color Studio is open Monday - Saturday. Weekday hours (Monday - Friday) are "after school" typically between 2PM - 8PM. Saturday hours are 9 AM - 3 PM. Please visit our website for current studio hours. Class availability is subject to change based on enrollment and demand.

www.soundsofcolorstudio.com

Company Description:

Sounds of Color Studio is Orange County’s best music and creative arts school. We offer a variety of classes for all ages including: Piano, Art, Dance, Fashion and Sewing, and more. Learners of all ages and experience levels can experience the joy of music, art, and much more, in a comfortable and inviting setting. Our award-winning arts programs have seen students compete and win at several of Orange County's most prestigious youth art competitions. We are a family-owned small business committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact in people's lives through arts and music enrichment. Please visit our website or contact us to learn more about Sounds of Color Studio and our programs.

Location/Region: Santa Ana, CA (USA)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Please list at least one reference. Include the person's name, company and title, contact information (email/phone number), and explain your connection to this reference.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching Digital Art Classes: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching Visual Art Classes: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Required)

Work Location: In person