Artward Bound Instructor

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About Mass Art:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass Art), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student.

Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Mass Art strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

Artward Bound is a free 4-year program that prepares 9th - 12th-grade students interested in visual arts and design with the artistic and academic skills needed for admission to and success at an art/design college or other post-secondary institution.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Artward Bound Instructors are central to the Artward Bound teaching team and teach visual arts courses for Artward Bound students in grades 9-12. In consultation with Artward Bound staff, Instructors are responsible for developing curriculum, preparing and submitting lesson plans, leading facilitation, and assessing student growth and development. Artward Bound classes are designed for students to develop and hone foundational art making skills, understand elements and principles of design, explore 2D and/or 3D techniques and practices, and enhance their connection to contemporary art.

Instructors will be supported by at least one Mentor (a Mass Art student worker) and Instructors are expected to work with their Mentor(s) prior to each day's instruction to plan for the day and meet student needs.

COMPENSATION:

Starting rate $40/hr

Hours 6 per week

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong candidates will have:

* A bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in education or the arts

* Advanced technical art and design skills (observational drawing, painting, form study and critique), with demonstrated experience in their proposed course of study

* Experience teaching art and working with youth in classroom/community/museum settings

* Understanding of positive and creative youth development approaches to supporting urban youth

* Experience supporting underrepresented youth in academics and personal growth

* Experience creating dynamic and student-centered lesson plans

* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with Artward Bound staff and mentors

* Additional language proficiency other than English (especially Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and/or Mandarin Chinese), a plus

SPRING 2024 TERM/SCHEDULE & REQUIRED DATES:

Spring Orientation:
Wednesday January 31

Spring Term:
Friday February 2 - Friday May 10

Open Studio Days:
Wednesday May 15 and Friday May 17

Install:
Monday May 20 - 22

Spring Celebration:
Thursday May 23

Spring Critiques:
Wednesday May 29 and Friday May 31

Class

Schedule:

Wednesdays and Fridays, 3pm - 6:30pm;
Teaching time is 4:00-6:00

All classes are in-person and take place on Mass Art's campus

Staff meeting and planning:
Teaching Team meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30/8pm

Additional Information:

Please note Mass Art:

* Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.

* Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please .

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Please  to view Mass Art Benefits.

Mass Art provides equal employment…