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Organizational Overview?

The mission of Armory Center for the Arts is to nurture our community and its young people by creating, learning, and presenting art to advance equity and social justice. Deeply committed to public access, education, and outreach programs, the Armory presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and educational experiences at its main facility and at satellite locations throughout the City of Pasadena and Greater Los Angeles. For more information on the Armory, visit .

The Armory believes that traditional hiring practices have historically and systemically marginalized entire groups of people including people of color, people of different socio-economic backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, people in the LGBTQ community, and veterans, to name a few. We strongly believe as an organization in deconstructing barriers and building a team that authentically represents the diverse communities, and backgrounds of Los Angeles County. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized groups.??

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What We Are Looking For

Armory Center for the Arts based in Pasadena, California, is seeking a part-time Teaching Artist to lead letterpress studio classes for teens and adults.

The ideal candidate is:?

• An experienced teaching artist with three years leading letterpress art classes/ workshops in a cultural organization or educational setting.?

• Is comfortable and flexible with working in a shared letterpress studio space with other letterpress approved instructors.

• Proven experience in letterpress printing, including proficiency with hand setting type, operating a Vandercook press, and other letterpress equipment.?

• Knowledge of paper types, ink properties, registration, and impression control.

• Knowledgeable of the history, techniques, and artistry of letterpress printing.

• Audience focused, experience supporting individuals and groups of varying skill levels? and learning styles.?

• Passionate about traditional printmaking and a commitment to teaching others.

• Able to clearly explain complex techniques and concepts to students in an accessible and encouraging manner.

• Knowledgeable of studio and letterpress safety procedures and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

• Experience with other printmaking techniques (relief printing, intaglio, lithography, collagraph, etc) preferred but not required.

• Experience teaching from original works of art with a deep interest in socially relevant contemporary art.?

• Experience teaching teens, adults, and older adults.

• Someone who can effectively engage with diverse personality types while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor with both staff and students.

• Demonstrates social maturity and strong problem solving skills.?

• Comfortable with collaboration and giving direction. A team player.?

• Responsible, flexible, punctual, and able to work well under pressure.?

• Positive attitude.?

• Responsive, intuitive and flexible to the program needs.?

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent experience and a current studio practice.?

• Comfortable teaching and experimenting with a diversity of art mediums.?

• Able to speak, hear, see, reach, bend, sit, stand, and lift 25 pounds.??

• Fluency in Spanish or a language other than English is a plus.

• Familiarity with the San Gabriel Valley is a plus but not required.

General Duties, Responsibilities, Essential Functions

• Develop and teach letterpress classes and workshops for students of varying skill levels, sometimes offered as a 10 week session.?

• Curriculum planning, in-class instruction, prep and clean-up for each session (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).

• Maintain and operate a variety of letterpress equipment, including cylinder presses.?

• Provide classroom management in an open space studio environment where multiple classes occur simultaneously.

• Submit supply lists on time that are within the budget of the program and age appropriate for the students.?

• Prepare instructional materials, demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences.

• Ensure proper care and safety of studio tools and equipment.

• Instruct students in typesetting, press operation, paper handling, inking, and printing techniques.

• Stand for extended periods while operating presses.

• Lift and move type cases, paper reams, and press components (up to 40lbs).

• Demonstrate manual dexterity for typesetting and press adjustments.

• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Attends teaching staff meetings, training sessions, and gallery walk throughs.

• Maintain on-going communication with the VP of Programs and Directors about program issues, student concerns and needed support.

• Notify VP of programs and Directors about scheduling issues and substitute requests.

• Follow strict COVID-19 safety protocols as directed by the Armory.

Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.?

Compensation?

This is a part time position. Pay starts at $37/hour for teaching hours.?

This position will occasionally be required to cover other shifts depending on needs of the organization. The schedule is subject to change.

Benefits

Benefits include paid sick time, opportunities for professional development, and free Armory studio art classes.

Health and Safety

All staff are required to submit a TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance.

COVID Vaccination Policy

For the safety and well-being of the entire community, Armory Center for the Arts requires that all staff be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus before they will be allowed in an Armory facility, exhibit space, classroom, or office.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to emplyoment@.... In the subject line of the email, please write "Letterpress Teaching Artist”. No phone calls please. Applications are due by Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5 p.m to be considered for Fall 2025 studio programming. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered for future sessions beyond Fall 2025.

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We understand that it is unlikely that an applicant meets all of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, you are encouraged to apply for this role.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Armory believes that traditional hiring practices have historically and systemically

marginalized entire groups of people including people of color, people of different

socio-economic backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, people in the LGBTQ community, and veterans, to name a few. We strongly believe as an organization in deconstructing barriers and building a team that authentically represents the diverse communities, and backgrounds of Los Angeles County. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized groups.