Interested in Working at PAL?
Join our team of passionates instructors and spread the love of art
Become a PAL instructor
Qualifications:
We are looking for enthusiastic, supportive, friendly and experienced art instructors to teach art to adults and/or youth (6-18 yrs old). Experience teaching art is required. Ability to teach effectively using an online video platform (Zoom) is required. Art degree is a plus.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Lead weekly art class or classes online
Ensure high quality art program providing vision and content
Develop and deliver compelling curriculum
Work with education team to monitor attendance
Communicate regularly with academic director
Compensation is based on experience, specific course taught, course load and number of enrolled students. Our contract instructors are not provided with computer equipment and must have a reliable Internet connection (wired not wireless setup).
We offer competitive compensation that commensurates with experience.
Interested applicants, please email resume and cover letter to: Khris@pacificartleague.org
Expressive Arts Teacher - Now Hiring
Position Title: Expressive Arts Instructor
Position Summary: Pacific Art League, a non-profit art organization serving the San Francisco Peninsula in Palo Alto, CA is accepting applications for an Expressive Arts Instructor position. This position will provide Expressive Arts Services for at-risk youth and young adults throughout Santa Clara county.
Pacific Art League’s mission is striving to advance the expression, appreciation, and enjoyment of the arts, for all. See more about our organization and legacy here: https://www.pacificartleague.org/ourstory
Duties will include leading two-four in person and online classes per week, prep for classes such as creating class project/curriculum, communicating with center and coordinators on supplies for classes, confirming zoom links, bringing supplies, one hour of art instruction, coordinating when we are in need of more supplies, post-class collecting of images/artwork, registering class attendance, filling out report and post-class surveys. This position may also provide Expressive Arts activities/workshops and/or assist with exhibits as scheduled which may include evenings or weekends. Pay is for one hour of instruction and one hour of prep and post-class administration per class.
Classes are:
Monday 4:30-5:30 San Jose, in-person
Monday 6:00-7:00 Santa Clara, in-person
Wednesday 2:30-3:30 Mountain View, in-person
Wednesday 4:00-5:00 San Jose, online
*classes are subject to change, depending on the availability of each location and instructors.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred but not required
Prior experience teaching art to youth or young adults at-risk
Prior experience with teaching Expressive Arts, Art, or Art Therapy
Must abide by a code of ethics and practice standards and be committed to a process of lifetime knowledge and skills development through art with youth and young adults
Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with youth and young adults at-risk
Must have a clean drivers record, live scan, background check
Ideal candidates will live in the San Jose/Santa Clara County area
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Lead two-four online or in-person one hour weekly hands-on expressive art experiences for youth
and young adults at Bill Wilson Center sites
Ensure high-quality art by providing vision and instruction
Provide a compelling art curriculum that engages students
Work with site coordinators to bring students into a safe, supportive environment
Manage art supplies through coordination with each site
Work with PAL Community Outreach Program Manager and site coordinators to create schedules
Fill out weekly reports, gather surveys/student artwork, and track attendance
Foster collaboration between students wherever possible
Communicate regularly with PAL Community Outreach Program Manager, site staff, and other Expressive Arts faculty
Interested applicants, please email resume and cover letter to: Khris@pacificartleague.org
“I’ve been a PAL instructor for the last 10 years. I love being part of our community and learning from fellow instructors at our weekly online faculty meetings. This summer I began teaching online and I’m amazed at the number of students I’ve been able to connect with from across the globe. It’s so rewarding to see my students blossom by creating art.”
— Caroline Mustard, Artist & Instructor