Spanish Bilingual Art Instructor

Viva Art Studio • Salaried • Brooklyn, New York, United States • $19 - $23 / hour • 1w ago

At Viva Art Studio, we’re passionate about fostering creativity, exploration, and self-expression. Located in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, our process art studio is a vibrant, inclusive space where artists of all ages and levels are encouraged to let their creativity flow freely, with no boundaries or predetermined outcomes.

Our studio offers weekday Open Studio and Toddler Art + Sensory Paly hours and a range of afterschool enrichment classes designed to inspire, engage, and nurture personal growth. At Viva Art the journey of creation and language learning takes center stage, emphasizing experimentation, intuition, and self-discovery.

We’re seeking individuals who share our dedication to creativity, community, and the joy of artistic and language exploration. If you’re passionate about teaching Spanish, art, education, and inspiring others, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help make Viva Art a welcoming space for artists to explore and grow.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Spanish Bilingual Art Instructor to join our process art studio for kids – Viva Art Studio - opening in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn in Winter of 2025!

The ideal candidate closely resonates with process-based art and knows the importance of sensory art for children. He/she will inspire students to explore their artistic talents, while creating an environment and space of YES. This role requires a deep understanding of art education, curriculum development, and childhood development principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Class Instruction

Lead engaging process art and sensory classes for children ages 18 months - 11 years.
Deliver age-appropriate instruction and creative projects
Adapt teaching methods to support each student's needs
Follow safety protocols while fostering artistic exploration

Program Development

Digital Media: Animation, Architecture & Design, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Photography
Puppetry + Storytelling
Visual Arts:  Drawing, Painting, Mixed-media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile
Design and implement creative art lessons and activities that align with Viva Art’s mission and process art-based approach in collaboration with management, such as:
Animation, Architecture & Design, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Puppetry + Storytelling,  Drawing, Painting, Mixed-media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile
Research and propose new art projects and techniques to maintain an engaging program
Always strive for the curriculum to push boundaries and expose our artists to different mediums

Studio Management

Prepare materials and set up studio before all sessions
Monitor and restock art supplies (we are always looking to bring new ideas to Viva Art so any requests for additional supplies needed will be closely evaluated to support your teaching needs)
Maintain an organized, clean and inspiring workspace
Ensure safety standards are consistently met
Organize art shows post class semesters to celebrate student work and foster community engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree or 9 educational credits in Elementary Education, Art Therapy, Social Work, Art or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum one year of experience working with children, specifically in an area of art specialty.
Formal certification in area of specialty preferred, animation, fashion drawing design, cartooning, comic book making and, arts and crafts preferred
Working with children between the ages of 1 – 12, 1 year minimum
Art Instruction and curriculum planning: 1 year minimum
Spanish expert level speaking and writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: