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CONTRACTED HIRE: Art Education Instructor Application - Hiring throughout the year
If you are interested in becoming an instructor employed by the Springfield Art Association, please fill out the form below, and we will get back to you to discuss details and arrange an interview.
Requirements for hiring
New Hire Instructor Application
Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (217) 523-2631
or just stop by and see us during office hours at 700 N 4th St; Springfield, IL 62702
Regular Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Open additional times for classes and private events
Please, fill out the below form.
Requirements for hiring
- You must have a Degree in Art Education or a Studio Art degree: BFA or MFA.
- Or at least 10 years as a professional artist in the medium you are wanting to instruct.
- Portfolio (digital, web, or photos of originals) of at least 10 images of your work
New Hire Instructor Application
- We generally begin our hourly pay rate for new instructors at $18 per hour of instruction, plus minimum wage or half your pay rate for an hour of preparation/ clean-up time per class session. You are paid on a bi-weekly pay period.
- We pay our instructors this way, rather than per student, so that we can maintain a consistent pricing structure. As such, we require a certain number of students per class to remain profitable. We do not expect instructors to assist us in promoting their classes, but this is always appreciated.
- If this does not work for you, please feel free to start a conversation in the 'Comment' section of the below form and we'll see if we can work something out. But please remember, we are a nonprofit community organization dedicated to arts and crafts education (especially for kids in our community... and yes... we're shamelessly trying to tug at your heartstrings a little bit) and we can use all the help we can get!
Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (217) 523-2631
or just stop by and see us during office hours at 700 N 4th St; Springfield, IL 62702
Regular Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Open additional times for classes and private events
Please, fill out the below form.
FULL TIME HISTORY SEASONAL HIRE: History Summer Camp Instructor -
Hiring for 2025 summer
Placements are filled.
The Springfield Art Association is seeking a camp instructor for Camp Edwards Place in summer 2025 for historically themed camps. This opportunity is for someone great with kids and with a passion for history. These camps take place in an historic home, with one of SAA’s top missions being to preserve the home. The instructor will be expected to teach a variety of historical topics for up to 12 campers per camp with two half-day camps per week (3rd grade - high school), update the curator on needs for the camp, camp prep before morning and afternoon sessions, and post-camp clean up each day. The Instructor also supervises one camp assistant. The history classroom is on the second floor of a historic structure. This is meant as a full-time, 40 hr. work week seasonal position, but is dependent on which camps run. Dates are May 27 - August 1, 2025 (July 4 is an unpaid holiday) and pay rate is $18 with a bachelor's degree, $20 for a graduate degree. Preferred qualifications are a bachelor's degree in a history or education related field and experience working with a wide age range of children. Please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
FULL TIME ART SEASONAL HIRE: Summer Art Camp Instructor -
Placements are filled for 2025.
The Springfield Art Association is seeking a Lead Camp Instructor for ages 4 - High School. This is a contracted hire/ paid position for which dates and times vary between May 27 - August 1, 2025. This is meant as a seasonal position with the potential for a 40 hr. work week dependent on which camps run. Preferred qualifications are a Bachelor's degree in a related field [Studio Art or Art Education] and experience working with children of varying ages. The pay rate ranges from $18-$20/hour dependent on education and experience. Please, send any questions you may have to: [email protected].
FULL TIME SEASONAL HIRE: Summer Art Camp Assistants -
Placements are filled for 2025.
The Springfield Art Association is seeking summer art camp assistants for the May 27 - August 8. 2025. This is a seasonal position with the potential for a 40 hr. work week [dependent on which camps run] with a pay rate of $15/hour. Those that apply must be 16 years and older with an interest in art or the pursuit of an art career. The assistant will be asked to prep and clean up - before and after each camp, maintain tools and materials, secure the safety of the children on breaks and during the session, assist art making during the camp session, and other needs as necessary. Please, send a resume and portfolio to: [email protected].
