The Art Academy of Cincinnati

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is hiring a contracted Teaching Assistant for Saturday Morning Art Classes (SMAC), which are a collaboration between the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Classes are for 9-12-year-olds and occur each Saturday from 10 AM-12 PM at the CAM.

We are hiring three assistants—one for each below period:

  • October-November
  • January-February
  • March-May

We are currently most focused on hiring a Teaching Assistant for the October-November period, but please apply for any period and indicate your availability in your application.

Location: Cincinnati Art Museum

Pay: $15/hour

The individuals in this position will work every Saturday from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM during their contracted period. They also must attend one paid two-hour meeting before their role begins.

Responsibilities

  • Support the classroom instructor by assisting with weekly responsibilities
  • Supervise student learning, behavior, safety, and well-being in a professional and friendly manner
  • Uphold the student code of conduct and classroom rules through various methods
  • Manage bathroom breaks and monitor classroom attendance
  • Keep thorough records of attendance and classroom incidents
  • Manage studio supplies, student access to materials, and classroom/studio organization
  • Clean studios and classrooms regularly while teaching students classroom-cleaning methods
  • Encourage and celebrate student learning and participation in the classroom
  • Help lead all art assignments collaboratively with the instructor
  • Ensure students are well-behaved and engaged when viewing artwork in the galleries

Experience and Skills Required

Applicants must have related experience, such as teaching/classroom management experience and/or experience working with children.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $15/hr
  • Free parking during work shifts

To Apply:

Please email your résumé, statement of interest, and availability to engagement@artacademy.edu by 9 AM on Friday, September 12th. Please make the subject line: “Your Name, CAM x AAC Teaching Assistant Application.” You may include your art portfolio if relevant.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran’s status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services who is the Art Academy’s Title IX coordinator.