Art Instructor

The Stamford JCC is seeking a creative, nurturing, and enthusiastic Art Instructor to inspire young children through visual arts. This position includes teaching hands-on art classes to preschool students and providing support in select elementary art classes. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, has a strong foundation in art instruction, and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and children of varying ages.

Preschool Art Instruction:

* Plan and implement age-appropriate art lessons that support creativity, fine motor development, and self-expression.

* Use a variety of materials and techniques (painting, collage, sculpture, etc.) to engage young learners.

* Integrate themes and literature into art activities.

* Maintain a welcoming, organized, and stimulating art environment.

* Document and distribute completed student work to families regularly.

Grade School Art Support:

* Assist the elementary art teacher with classroom setup, project prep, and student supervision.

* Support individual or small groups of students during lessons.

* Help with cleanup, material organization, and distribution of completed artwork.

* Provide occasional substitute teaching coverage of elementary art classes as needed.

* Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations Performing Arts, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.

* Experience teaching art to preschool and/or early elementary students.

* Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to various age levels.

* Familiarity with child-centered, process-based art practices and passion for working with young children.

* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

* Ability to liaise in a professional manner with parents and students.

Work Schedule:

* Must be available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings