Director of Education (Art School)

Join a workplace that invests in you and connects you to a creative community. This is not a traditional teaching role. As a Director of Education, you will lead a team of dedicated art teachers—building a team, shaping culture, and creating exceptional experiences for students and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art & Digital Design: Lead weekly art and digital design classes, as well as summer camps, working across a range of ages, media, and skill levels.
• Support Student Growth: Help students thrive in the studio and digital lab by engaging closely with them and their teachers—observing progress, celebrating milestones, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Build Meaningful Relationships: Stay connected with students and families through thoughtful check-ins, clear communication about progress, flexible makeup scheduling, and conversations about next steps in their creative journey.
• Bring the Curriculum to Life: Ensure lessons are prepared and delivered with care, following the One River Method while contributing creatively to lesson development and evolution.
• Care for the Studio: Keep the studio and digital lab running beautifully by ordering and restocking supplies, organizing materials and student work, and maintaining a clean, welcoming creative environment.
• Create & Celebrate Exhibitions: Collect, curate, and install student and community exhibitions, and help bring openings, receptions, and special events to life.

Requirements

• BA/BS/BFA in Visual Art, Art Education or Design; Master’s a plus or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults. Digital art skills are a plus.
• Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress.
• Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment.
• Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset.

Benefits

• Strong pay with room to grow: Competitive salary plus quarterly bonuses. Depending on experience, starting pay typically ranges from $65K–$85K, with bonuses tied to realistic, achievable goals.
• Plan for your future: Invest pre-tax dollars into our employer-sponsored 401K plan.
• Time to recharge: Paid vacation days so you can rest, travel, make art, or simply reset.
• A schedule that works for creative lives: A non-traditional schedule with later start times—ideal for night owls and studio-minded creatives. Saturday availability required.
• Health coverage support: We contribute toward your health insurance, with flexible plan options to choose from.
• Keep making your own art: Take classes free at One River School and stay creatively engaged.
• Real opportunities to advance: We’re a growing organization committed to promoting from within and supporting long-term careers in art education.
• Ongoing learning & leadership development: Thoughtful training and mentorship to support you in your role today—and prepare you for greater responsibility tomorrow.

Pay

Salary: $58,000–$65,000 base + quarterly bonus eligibility.

Schedule

Full-time position, 5 days per week with regular weekend (Saturday or Sunday) teaching hours.