Employment Opportunities
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey continually works to enrich, amaze and inspire all who pass through our doors. The Art Center provides an opportunity for employees to deepen their love of art while contributing their skills and talents. Throughout the year a variety of opportunities may become available.
The Art Center provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
Position: Teaching Assistant
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey offers a high-quality art education for students as young as age 5 through adults. The part-time teaching assistant position covers many responsibilities and plays a crucial role in the success of our classes. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old, patient, enjoy working with children, have confidence in their ability to motivate and assist students, and have an interest in or appreciation for art. An assistant’s role includes being an extra set of hands and eyes for teachers before, during, and after class, as well as being a guardian and guide to the students. While each teacher will provide specific instructions, the main duties include, but are not limited to:
- Helping set up classrooms
- Gathering and preparing materials before class
- Assisting students with art projects
- Helping teachers as needed (making copies, getting supplies from other rooms, escorting younger students to restrooms, etc.)
- Making sure supplies are returned to the appropriate place
- Making sure storage areas are kept well-maintained and orderly
- Cleaning and sanitizing art supplies used by students
- Cleaning and sanitizing work spaces of students
- Escorting younger students to their parents at the end of class
- Serving as a positive role model for students
Top candidates for this position enjoy working with students, particularly children between the ages of 5 and 17 years old, are creative, flexible, and willing to help wherever needed.
Physical and Mental Demands
This position frequently requires mental demands of observing, multitasking, and supervising younger students. This position requires the ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, squat, and climb stairs. This position occasionally requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment
We are currently looking for teaching assistants to work with us for the Fall 2026 semester. The fall semester officially begins on Monday, September 14th and goes on for about 10 weeks. Teaching assistants are expected to be fully committed to their assigned schedule.
This position is frequently indoors in a studio environment and is occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous art materials.
Most classes are held for 1-1.5 hours for kids classes and 1.5-2 hours for tweens/teens classes. Classes meet once a week, and there are opportunities to work during the week and on weekends.
If you are interested in applying to be a teaching assistant, please fill out this Google form.
Applications are due by Friday, August 21st, or until the position is filled.
Applications will be reviewed, and those selected will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please. All applicants must submit paperwork, and if 18 years or older, clear a background check before they can be scheduled to work. Teaching assistants are paid minimum wage: $15.92/hour and can work up to 24 hours a week. The average number of hours teaching assistants work in a week is between 6 and 12 hours. Teaching assistants also receive a FREE part-time membership with us and receive 25% off classes and workshops.
The Visual Arts Center is committed to diversity. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to fostering a broadly diverse educational environment. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is an EEO/AA employer, and we invite and encourage applications from BIPOC, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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