Full Time Art Teacher

Art Teacher (Drawing – Group Classes)
Musical Keys Piano Academy · Suwanee, GA · Full-time, On-site

Company Description
Musical Keys Piano Academy is a premier music school in Gwinnett County, Georgia, focused on nurturing creativity and excellence through personalized piano and string instruction. The academy is committed to making high-quality music education accessible and inspiring for learners of all ages and skill levels. Instructors hold doctoral or advanced degrees in music and bring deep expertise and dedication to their teaching. Faculty members support students from their first lesson through advanced preparation for competitions, performances, and college auditions, fostering a lifelong love of music in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Role Description
We are expanding our creative programs and seeking an Art Teacher with advanced training in drawing to lead engaging group classes for students of all ages. The Art Teacher will design and deliver visual arts lessons with a strong emphasis on drawing fundamentals, including line, form, perspective, proportion, shading, and observational drawing, while encouraging personal artistic expression.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Planning and teaching group art classes for children, teens, and adults
• Managing group dynamics so each student gets individual attention within a class setting
• Guiding students in drawing and related media such as graphite, charcoal, ink, pastel, and introductory painting
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and inspiring classroom
• Assessing student progress and maintaining student portfolios
• Collaborating with music faculty on cross-disciplinary projects, recitals, and special events
• Communicating regularly with students and families about goals and achievements

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MFA or MA) in Drawing, or in Fine Arts with a concentration in drawing (required)
• Proven experience teaching group art classes in a school, studio, academy, or community program (required)
• Strong technical skill in drawing, with a portfolio showing personal and student work
• Ability to design structured lesson plans and curriculum for different age groups and skill levels
• Classroom management skills and the ability to keep a group of students engaged and motivated
• Clear, inclusive communication and a warm, encouraging teaching style
• Organizational skills for managing materials, schedules, and student portfolios
• Experience teaching K–12 or youth art programs is preferred

To Apply
Please submit your resume, a portfolio of your personal work and your students' work (or a link to one), and a brief description of your group teaching experience.

Changes from your original:

• Drawing is now the focus. Painting is still included but is secondary.
• Master's degree required. The bachelor's requirement is now a master's in drawing or fine arts, which screens applicants from the start.
• Group experience is explicit. It's listed as a requirement and appears in the duties, so solo private tutors will see it's not a match.
• Portfolio requested. It's the fastest way to judge drawing skill.

If you add a salary range, you'll likely get more qualified applicants. I can also shorten this to fit a social media post.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person