7 Creative Arts jobs in the United States

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Visual and Performing Arts Teachers Wanted Summer Positions Available!

The Newburgh Performing Arts Academy (NPAA) and the Poughkeepsie Performing Arts Academy (PPAA) are community schools of the arts that provide formal training in the visual and performing arts to children, youth, and adults ages 3+. NPAA and PPAA were established to provide instruction in the creative arts such as dance, theater, music, literary and visual arts.

Celebrating our 19th successful year, NPAA and PPAA seek to enhance their award-winning performing and visual arts programs by adding to our roster of esteemed faculty in the following disciplines:

Dance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Modern, Contemporary, and Lyrical

Music – Voice, Chorus, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Recording Studio Engineering, drums, wind instruments.

Visual Arts - Photography, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Film Making, Computer Based Graphic Arts (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

Theater – Beginner to Advanced Acting Techniques, Musical Theater

Positions are available from September to June on Saturdays during the hours of 9am-5pm and weekdays from 4pm-9pm. Positions also available from July to mid-August during the summer from 9am-4pm.

Job Description: All currently available positions are part-time. NPAA and PPAA instructors are responsible for providing high-quality instruction while cultivating learning environments that are most conducive to helping students with various skill levels and interests to reach their highest potential.

Requirements & Qualifications: Must have experience teaching in your field of interest. Must demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity and must especially enjoy working with youth.

Seven decades of success. Since 1946, we have been an organization dedicated to the youth in and around Newburgh. In that time, some 25,000 children have walked into our doors, walking out stronger, smarter, and better world citizens.

Great futures start here. We understand what kids need to be successful: quality programming; positive connections with peers and community; and relationships with caring adults. We provide programs in a variety of disciplines for children from birth to late teens, focusing on ACADEMICS, ARTS, and ATHLETICS. We offer a quality curriculum designed to maximize the potential of our students. We support a child's vital developmental years from age five to 19, through programs in the arts, education, health and life skills, and sports and fitness.

Seven decades of success. Since 1946, we have been an organization dedicated to the youth in and around Newburgh. In that time, some 25,000 children have walked into our doors, walking out stronger, smarter, and better world citizens.

Great futures start here. We understand what kids need to be successful: quality programming; positive connections with peers and community; and relationships with caring adults. We provide programs in a variety of disciplines for children from birth to late teens, focusing on ACADEMICS, ARTS, and ATHLETICS. We offer a quality curriculum designed to maximize the potential of our students. We support a child's vital developmental years from age five to 19, through programs in the arts, education, health and life skills, and sports and fitness.

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Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

If you are passionate about teaching, possess relevant expertise, and are eager to contribute to the academic excellence of our institution, we encourage you to explore our regularly updated adjunct job openings. When submitting your application, kindly specify the desired position for consideration by responding to the corresponding prompt in the application questionnaire.

Minimum Requirement: Master's degree in related field.

Specific requirements listed with job title below.

Please contact with specific position requirements.

College of Liberal and Creative Arts

• Criminal Justice Adjunct (posted 4/23/2025)
  • Responsible for teaching courses in Intelligence Analysis and Criminal Investigation
  • Required: Master's degree in criminal justice or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Strong understanding of crime scene investigation techniques and practices.
  • Preferred: Experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with an emphasis on intelligence, analysis, or related subjects.
• Social Work Adjunct (Posted 7/15/2025)
  • Responsible for teaching courses in Social Work
  • Required: Master's Degree Social Work from CSWE accredited Social Work Program
  • Preferred: Terminal Degree in Social Work or closely allied field

Why you should apply:

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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Position Summary:

The Visual Arts Department at Concordia University Irvine seeks applicants for adjunct faculty positions in the area of Visual Arts. The department strives to develop wise and honorable citizens capable of excelling as witnesses of Christ through their various roles within the academic field and elsewhere. Pursuant to this mission, we seek faculty candidates who can articulate the interconnection between their Christian faith and their academic pursuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Teaching introductory and/or upper-division courses
• Conducting office hours, and working with full-time faculty colleagues
• Possible course topics vary - a list of courses offered is available in the CUI Catalog
• Additional participation as an undergraduate student research advisor is possible

Qualification Requirements:

• Successful candidates must confess the Christian faith, demonstrate a commitment to a Lutheran liberal arts education and possess teaching excellence.
• Candidates should also have an earned doctorate or a master's degree in a relevant field

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Bronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public charter school founded in 2002 with campuses located in both the Hunts Point and Soundview sections of the South Bronx. Founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence, the school strives to serve as a model that encourages creativity and innovation in the classroom and inspires students to develop the intellectual and personal fortitude to realize their dreams.

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

BRONX ARTS seeks an Elementary Visual Arts Teacher responsible for designing and implementing significant learning experience in studio art, art history, and art appreciation for students in grades K-5. The Elementary Visual Arts Teacher will work with parents, students, and school leadership to ensure that the high expectations we have for our scholars are maintained in their classroom and use their knowledge of the development of young children, to deliver instruction in ways which young children learn. Teachers are expected to support the social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction in central concepts and inquiry tools of visual arts, ensuring the subject matter is meaningful and culturally relevant.
• Design and implement course, unit, and lesson plans aligned with National Arts Learning Standards and the school’s mission.
• Assess students’ understanding and progress using formal and informal methods, adjusting instruction to enhance student achievement.
• Integrate visual arts with academic subjects to create meaningful connections.
• Differentiate instruction for students with special needs.
• Establish a warm, inclusive classroom environment, adhering to the school’s code of conduct.
• Provide ongoing communication with students and their families.
• Participate actively in team meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer PD institute.
• Take responsibility for student progress and work diligently to overcome challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in art education or a related fine arts field; Master’s degree and NYS Teacher Certification preferred.
• A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to create a classroom atmosphere where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.
• Passion for teaching scholars in underserved areas and commitment to closing the achievement gap.
• Dedication to advancing the mission of the school.
• Strong drive to set and achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to use feedback for professional improvement.
• Experience teaching in underserved communities is a plus.

Bronx Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Bronx Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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Attention, all artists! Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) in Laurel, MD is in search of a dedicated Afterschool Visual Arts Instructor to become part of our dynamic team. Our center serves as a creative haven, where young imaginations are nurtured to communicate through art. In this role, you will motivate and lead our students in delving into diverse art mediums, encouraging their innovation and self-expression. At LTYC, we cherish the life-changing influence of the arts and are committed to offering a supportive setting for both our students and staff. Come join us in molding the future leaders through art education and impacting the lives of our youth. Compensation: $30-$5 per hour.

30 - 35 hourly

• Develop engaging visual arts lesson plans for afterschool programs catering to different age groups and skill levels.
• Purpose: To foster creativity and artistic expression among young students.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Purpose: To ensure a productive and safe space for students to explore their artistic abilities.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their artistic skills and techniques.
• Purpose: To support student growth and development in visual arts.
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff to coordinate and participate in art exhibitions and showcases.
• Purpose: To showcase students' work and celebrate their artistic achievements.
• Evaluate student progress and performance through assessments and feedback to adapt teaching methods and materials as needed.
• Purpose: To track student development and tailor instruction to meet individual needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field
• Experience in lesson planning for visual arts curriculum
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Legal authorization to work in the US

Through arts education programs and more, Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center enriches the lives of thousands of underserved youth in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia school systems, empowering them to develop their artistic talents and achieve their greatest potential. Since its inception in 2004, LTYC has continuously expanded its programming, geographic outreach, and calendar, expanding stronger relationships among schools, students, families, and the community.

LTYC has been able to impact the lives of more than 160,000 students, ranging from grades K-12. Many of our students come from schools in Baltimore City and surrounding areas that are in dire need of arts education and behavioral intervention. Our arts education instruction includes dance, theater, music, visual arts, media arts, creative writing, STEAM, culinary arts, Yoga, martial arts, and gardening.

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MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah and Isabella Centers, and the research based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. We also offer Elderplan/HomeFirst: health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors and grants, as well as our own employees.

At MJHS, quality care is our mission. We are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as our community. We have a great culture; we offer great benefits that include a work/life balance and competitive rates.

MJHS attracts individuals who see their work as a calling as well as a job. Professionals in every job category have stated that they appreciate being left to make their own decisions, are encouraged to voice their opinions, and are given the necessary breathing room to do their work with minimal supervision. Yet, at the same time, they feel that management and their co-workers are solidly behind them and readily accessible.

Positon will cover Queens and Nassau regions.

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with a life-limiting condition. We offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.

• In this position you will utilizes creative arts therapy interventions specific to the discipline of music therapy in providing the clinical assessment and treatment of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual end-of-life issues for patients, caregivers, and bereaved persons of all ages in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan-of-care
• You will participates in the clinical training and supervision of creative arts therapy interns; and supports special programming, research, education & marketing efforts to promote the organization's mission and growth

• NY-State licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
• ATR-BC
• Minimum of one year experience working as a creative arts therapist in either hospice, palliative care, or acute medical settings (academic internship placement hours may be considered as a portion of this experience).
• Availability late afternoon/evening/weekends