Art Lab Instructor for the Jazz Lab Summer Experience

Job Overview:
Join us for a unique opportunity to work with youth in a dynamic arts environment. As a Lab Instructor for the Jazz Lab™ Summer Experience, you will guide students in the creation of abstract art in a peaceful, collaborative space, accompanied by an improvisational jazz soundscape. With a focus on creativity and exploration, you’ll inspire young artists to engage with a wide range of materials while fostering a calm and open environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the program team on supply selection to ensure a diverse and engaging range of materials.
• Maintain a clean and inviting creative space.
• Lead three 55-minute art labs daily, serving approximately 25 students per session.
• Supervise and mentor a dedicated student lab assistant; delegate tasks as needed and model positive leadership.
• Coordinate with volunteers to ensure a smooth, welcoming, and safe environment for all participants.
• Foster a calm, collaborative atmosphere where students feel free to explore, take creative risks, and express themselves.
• Guide students in abstract, improvisational art-making, using sound, materials, and movement as creative prompts.
• Facilitate light, age-appropriate conversations around the power of creative expression and the role of jazz in artistic exploration.
• Introduce and explain the connection between music, mood, and mark-making, encouraging students to observe, listen, and respond.
• Ensure each participant receives a stamp in their Jazz Lab™ Passport upon completion of the session.
• Maintain awareness of student safety, inclusion, and engagement throughout each session.
• Oversee resetting the space between labs to keep energy fresh and materials ready.

Qualifications:

• College Junior or Senior with a background in Art or related field.
• Passion for arts education and fostering creative expression.
• Ability to manage and engage large groups of students in a structured yet creative setting.
• Experience with or a strong interest in improvisational music and abstract art-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for emerging artists and educators to make an impact while gaining hands-on experience in an innovative learning environment.