Arts Instructors - Seasonal

Montpelier Arts Center is seeking talented and qualified artists to teach visual arts classes. Artists needed to teach a wide variety of art genres and media including all visual arts media and many arts specialties. Must be at least 21 years old and have a B.A. or B.F.A. in visual arts or equivalent experience. Examples of what we are looking for include: drawing, painting, photography, video/film, ceramics, printmaking, fabric arts, jewelry, and writing instructors.

Montpelier Arts Center is located in Laurel, Maryland. We are one of four arts facilities of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission and serve a wide area within the Washington/Metropolitan area. We have been an arts destination for more than 40 years showcasing international, national, and regional artists as well as providing classes and special events. Here’s a link to our page for more information about our center:

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond () or Brenda Miller ().

• Curriculum planning
• Facilitate classes based on topic/technique/skills of class
• Maintaining and cleaning the classroom/studio
• Assist in maintaining equipment/supplies

• College degree; B.A. or B.F.A.
• 1 year(s) experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Knowledge of visual arts.

• Knowledge of common hazards, and necessary safety precautions involved within a arts classroom/studio.
• Knowledge of visual art processes and techniques.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including standing for long periods.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• Hours may vary depending on whether class sessions are running. Classes run for 2-3 hours for up to 8 weeks.

• Classes typically take place indoors, depending on the medium being taught that class may be held in a shared space/studio or outdoors.

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or  (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.