Director of Education (Art School)

Director of Visual Arts Education

Full Time

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

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.

What you’ll do:

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• 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:

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• 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

Why Artists Love Working Here

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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.

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Plan for your future: You can 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.

Schedule & Compensation:

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• This is a Full time Position, 5 days per week with regular weekend (Saturday or Sunday) teaching hours

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

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.