Continuing Education, Jewelry with Alternative Materials - Youth In-Person Instructor

About the role

RISD Continuing Education functions within the larger context of RISD, an institution with an unparalleled reputation for producing highly-skilled, successful, and internationally renowned creative practitioners. We facilitate personal and professional development by engaging students in sustained exploration and learning in the creative disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead teens toward aspiring career paths while problem-solving through art and design.
• Emphasize design thinking, communicating, and creating.
• Develop and implement diverse teaching and learning for learners from a variety of educational backgrounds, environments, and expectations.
• Develop a concept of a wearable design that makes a meaningful statement.
• Curate materials to be incorporated into wearable objects.
• Test and experiment with the placement of wearable designs on the body.
• Adapt to what you’re working with, and learn how to problem-solve.
• Explore and test different ways to connect items to each other and to a body.
• Develop interesting, conceptual ideas while building your ability to problem-solve.

Requirements

• BS, BFA or Art/Design Major required
• Teaching experience, including the ability to create syllabi and lesson plans, and how to tie those to learning outcomes
• Demonstrated expertise in jewelry making with alternative materials
• Ability to convey complex art and design concepts to students with varied skills (novice to advanced) in a condensed time frame
• Able to accept and act upon constructive feedback from course evaluations by students and staff
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Teaching certification/certificate
• Knowledge and understanding of early-mid childhood learner principles and respect for students

Skills

• Experience teaching K-12 in art and design
• Expressed interest in career planning and preparation for teens

Benefits

At RISD Continuing Education, we are motivated by advancements in education that allow us to reach broader audiences and connect with creatives from around the globe. We regularly maintain and improve our instructor support systems to ensure that you are prepared to intentionally build a course that you are excited to teach. When you work with us, you will receive personalized support from our program manager to enhance your teaching.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Classes will be held on Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm on the RISD campus in Providence, RI