We are looking for a lead teacher

Dot Art provides a safe, fun, and welcoming space for children ages 4-10 to explore new possibilities in art. Our experienced teachers, artists, and volunteers inspire children to experiment with familiar and new materials, as well as help to establish and foster a love for creating.

Dot Art offers:

  • Weekly Saturday Studios during the school year

  • School vacation week and summer programming 

  • Art-making opportunities at numerous community events

  • School Partnerships

In our 25-year history, Dot Art has impacted thousands of families through our programming and  community outreach and involvement. 

Lead Art Teacher, Vacation and Summer Programming

Reports to: Board of Directors

We are looking for a creative, flexible art teacher to join our team. The Lead Art Teacher's responsibilities include sourcing art supplies, preparing lessons, and providing developmentally appropriate instruction on art techniques. 

The Lead Art Teacher’s lessons and projects encourage creativity and self-expression and will be attentive and responsive to themes in students' art. The person in this role ensures that learners interact in a supportive and respectful manner.

This position is full during vacation weeks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all Dot Art programming including Saturday Studios, holiday sessions and school vacation weeks. 

    • Plan and deliver instruction to students on art, art techniques, art history, art theory, and aesthetics

    • Discuss various artistic approaches and traditions and encourage students to express themselves artistically

    • Facilitate discussions where students have an opportunity to talk about their own artwork and their peers’ artwork in a constructive and thoughtful manner.

  • Purchase art materials and maintain the inventory of art materials

  • Prep and clean up before and after sessions

  • Maintain studio in organized and clean manner

  • Supervise and provide mentorship to teachers and assistant teachers

  • Communicate with parents 

  • Assist director in hiring process

  • Complete a CORI as needed

Please send resume, cover letter, and work samples to office@dotart.org