Job Description
Job Description
Art Instructor / Art Teacher – Veterans Program | $25-$35 | Lakewood, CO
Part-Time | Wednesdays, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Contract Position
Do you love sharing your creativity and helping others learn something new? If you have experience teaching one or more art forms and enjoy making a positive difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to share your passion for art while supporting veterans through creativity.
We are seeking experienced Art Instructors / Art Teachers to deliver engaging, hands-on art classes for veterans at the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System's Valor Point residential treatment program in Lakewood, Colorado.
Valor Point supports veterans recovering from homelessness, PTSD, and substance abuse. Through creative activities, you'll help participants explore new interests, develop practical skills, and discover positive ways to spend their free time.
You do not need experience in every art medium listed below. If you have experience teaching just ONE or more, we'd love to hear from you!
Art Mediums We're Hiring For
- Jewelry Making
- Acrylic Painting
- Photography
- Ceramics
- Hand-built Pottery
- Drawing
- Watercolor Painting
- Fiber Arts
- Mixed Media
- Book Arts
- Leatherwork
- Woodworking
The Role
- Deliver interactive, hands-on art classes for groups of up to six veterans.
- Demonstrate techniques and guide participants through creative projects.
- Share relevant art history, theory, and practical knowledge.
- Help participants complete artwork they can take home and keep.
- Provide the materials required for your classes, except facility-supplied equipment.
- Create a welcoming, encouraging, and supportive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
- Experience teaching or instructing in at least one of the listed art mediums.
- Strong communication and practical teaching skills.
- Patience, creativity, and an encouraging approach.
- Ability to work independently and engage participants of varying skill levels.
- Willingness to complete a background check before starting.
Schedule & Location
Schedule: One two-hour class per week, with each art medium taught over a four-week period. The overall program covers 12 art mediums across 12 months. No weekends or holidays.
Ready to Share Your Creativity?
Whether you specialise in painting, photography, pottery, woodworking, or another listed medium, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help veterans discover the joy of creativity, one project at a time.