Faculty Instructor (Music/Creative Writing/Visual Arts) Job at Arts Hacker in Wa

JWJCSA is seeking faculty instructors in music (voice/piano/strings/guitar), creative writing, and/or visual arts to join our affiliated instructor roster. The Faculty Instructor provides high-quality, discipline-specific instruction; contributes to lesson planning; tracks student progress; collaborates with staff; and participates in sharings, performances, and exhibitions. This part-time role supports the school’s mission to cultivate artistic skills and foster creativity in a diverse student community. Most classes will meet in-person in DC with occasional partner-site/events.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, discipline-specific lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with program goals and student needs.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to support artistic development.
• Participate in program events, recitals, or exhibitions as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure program consistency and quality.
• Prepare students for showcases and community performances; maintain basic attendance/progress records.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive classroom aligned with JWJCSA’s mission and community values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an arts-related discipline
• 2+ years of successful teaching and performance experience in desired teaching discipline(s)
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management; passion for helping diverse learners

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher
• Active practicing artist
• Successful experience teaching both in-person and virtually
• (Strings) Suzuki training/registration