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