CAREERS
JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP TRANSFORM ART EDUCATION®
Founded in 2012, “one river” west of New York City, One River School® has developed a unique method for teaching art and design classes to people of all ages and all levels. Today, our innovative program teaches thousands of students in fourteen locations across the US.
Career opportunities at One River School allow passionate artists, educators and lovers of art to share their knowledge and enhance the lives of people they connect with everyday. Together we can transform communities by opening our space and sharing what we do for all who are interested. We work hard, laugh a lot, have fun and make people feel good. Positions are available in schools across the U.S. with new locations opening in 2023 and 2024.
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
“As a School Director I am responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service for students and parents of One River School. I have built a team of arts educators and administrators to become the cultural backbone within the local community. My hand-picked team are fun to work with and totally support me and each other. As a Director I can combine my love of art education with my entrepreneurial spirit to drive the goals of the school.”
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
“I love leading my team of world class instructors to create amazing in-classroom experiences. I still get to teach students in the studio, which is my passion, as well as provide coaching and mentorship to group instructors. This job perfectly combines my teaching skills with my leadership and management skills.”
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
“Nothing pleases me more than finding a solution that makes our Members, Students and Teachers happy. Providing the highest quality of customer service is my number one goal. I get to flex my management muscles in running the school by assisting with enrollment, retention and hiring. I am results oriented and I enjoy community development and execution of local partnerships, events and advertising.”
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
“I got into teaching to inspire students and give them the skills to thrive. As Assistant Director of Education I teach in the studio and also manage curriculum, art supplies and digital equipment. I also get to work closely with a staff of instructors to make sure the culture of the school is on brand and the quality of the outcomes are truly dynamic.”
STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
“Working at One River as a Student Services Coordinator has been the perfect part-time job for me. I am a student studying art and I hope to work full-time in the arts one day. I love working with the kids and adults who take lessons at One River and the team has taught me a lot about customer service and administration”
ART & DIGITAL INSTRUCTORS
“Teaching at One River School allows me to use my passion about art and education. It has introduced me to a great concept of teaching art through the lens of contemporary living artists. I have experience in fine arts and digital arts and I love introducing the cool, varied curriculum to students of all ages and all levels.”
INTERNSHIPS
“I had so much fun working at One River School as an intern. I helped run a Summer Camp program and loved dealing with the students and the team of teachers and full time staff. “
Our Internship program is designed for students and recent graduates to acquire skills for a career in the arts. Internship opportunities range across areas of Marketing, Exhibition Planning and Education. Training and guidance is provided by One River’s management and education team.
TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials
“I love having a job that I look forward to going to everyday and it is important to me to cultivate a space where everyone feels as valued as I do.”
- Director, Englewood
“At One River, I have a role that uses all my art-making and instruction skills. It has helped me to become a much better communicator. I do things I love every day.”
- DOE Woodbury
“Every day there’s a new challenge and it’s always something I can apply to different aspects of my life outside of work. It’s a great place to learn and to teach.”
- Teacher Assistant, Montclair
“I love working with creative people - artists, teachers and designers everyday.”
- Assistant Teacher, NJ
“It's wonderful to work with kids who, for the most part, love art and actually want to be there. The lesson plans are truly original and usually have nice results. Managerial staff is super supportive, and objectives and goals are very clear.”
- Teacher, Englewood
“Super talented team of instructors and the students were over-the-moon with the experience. Solid and comprehensive art technique training as well as creativity inspiring.”
- Student Services Coordinator - Englewood
"It's such a pleasure working with such forward thinking artists everyday, growing through the contemporary artists we teach about, and seeing the amazing new things one river students create".
- Assistant Director of Education - Clark