Student Outreach Instructor [CONTRACT]

The Old Jail Art Center is currently seeking contracted instructors for its physical K-12outreach program.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Art-to-Go is the primary student outreach program for the Old Jail Art Center.

Instructors for the OJAC Education Department make monthly visits to various Region 14 campuses, providing thematic lessons to K-12 audiences that address current social and cultural issues as referenced in the museum collection.

At each monthly program, Art-to-Go instructors lead observation and discussion of educational videos, books, and collection artworks, followed by a studio activity.

Contracted ATG Instructors travel to participating schools for 8 months of the school year, and to the OJAC in May to lead a concluding tour and studio activity.

The Art-to-Go instructor is a contracted employee of the museum, working through the Education Department. Instructors gain:

• Valuable practice in K-12 classroom instruction and management

• Networking opportunities with area K-12 campuses and teachers

• Resume building in the fields of classroom education, museum education, and art education

• Personal arts and culture enrichment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend a monthly training and review session at the OJAC

Conduct classroom art instruction, including discussion (using Visual Thinking Strategies) and art activities for K-12 audiences

Manage classroom dynamics

Conduct tours and artmaking activities on-site at the museum during the final month of the program

Promote education programs, policies, and the mission of the OJAC

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must possess or be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education or Visual Arts.

Candidate must have reliable transportation.

Candidate must live within 60 miles of the Old Jail Art Center.

Some form of teaching experience required. (Camp/workshop, classroom, etc.)

Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

HOURS

May work anywhere from 1-5 days (between 7-35 instruction hours) per week

Instructors must be available from 8 am - 4 pm on the work day(s) of their choice

COMPENSATION

$120 full school day

$60 half school day

Plus full travel reimbursement at current state rate

START DATE

September 2025

The position is offered as a contract role for the 2025–2026 school year. Renewal or extension beyond this term may be considered based on performance and mutual interest.

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