Jobs

• Events of recent years have increased the demand for community arts programs. Join our growing team!

ABOUT K12 Gallery & TEJAS

Founded 30 years ago, K12 Gallery and TEJAS is a regional visual arts center offering innovative visual arts programs for all ages in Dayton, Ohio. These programs include art classes, in school and after school art education programs, summer art camps, field trips, professional exhibitions, public art, workshops, community outreach, and art parties for all ages. We are located in the heart of downtown Dayton at 341 S. Jefferson St.

ART TEACHING POSITIONS

Summer Teaching Artists: Teaching artists commit to specific weeks/classes during the summer schedule, 8:30am-3:30pm. See our Summer Camp schedule for examples of our camp offerings. College students studying art and/or education may be considered for this position. Join us for a creative and dynamic summer!

Saturday Art Class Teaching Artists: Please specify what age level and media you are interested in. See our Saturday Art Classes page to learn more about our Saturday art classes. Proficiency in the art media for the class is required. College students studying art and/or education may be considered for this position. Can be combined with other teaching roles.

Special Workshop Instructors: For experienced artists, please let us know your ideas!

Afterschool Art Teaching/Art Therapy 2022-23: Mon-Thur afternoon teaching during the school year. School day Friday on-site classes also available. College students studying art and/or education may be considered for this position. Can be combined with other teaching roles. 

Artist in the Schools (Residency) 2022-23: Ongoing school year art teaching in one of our partner schools. The following are requirements for the Artist in Residence teaching position:

• Bachelors Degree
• Degree in art or related level of artistic achievement
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Works well in a collaborative environment
• Background check

The following are helpful teaching experience for our Artist in Residence positions:

• Teaching Experience
• MFA, M.Ed, or MA
• State of Ohio Teaching Certification (not required)

JOB GOAL

To provide students with innovative art education experiences.

TO APPLY FOR  ANY OF OUR  K12 GALLERY TEACHING POSITIONs:

Please email a cover letter (in the body of email), resume, and your portfolio or link to your portfolio site to: [email protected]

Please include in your portfolio: at least 5 images of your artwork and 5 images of student work. (Include any other links that may highlight your professional work as well.).

Please also include what art media/classes/age groups you feel you are qualified and interested in teaching.

Contact Steve Yates, Chief Operations Officer: [email protected]g

ARTS ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

There are no administrative positions open at this time. 

 Arts Administrative positions require a degree and experience in a related field. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and link(s) to any portfolio of work or professional sites to Steven Yates, Chief Operations Officer at [email protected]