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Portfolio Foundations Lead-Instructor Posted On June 2 2026 Hours Part Time Description The Saturday Program Portfolio Foundations Lead-InstructorPosition Type Part-Time Nonunion Non-ExemptLocation New York City ManhattanAbout The Saturday Program If I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess then my monument will be in their work."- Augusta SavageFounded in 1968 The Saturday Program is a Cooper Union pre-college program that provides free art education to underserved NYC public high school students. The program offers eight free classes each Saturday from 1000 AM to 500 PM during the school year on a semesterly basis October-December for Fall semester January-April for Spring semester. Classes are led by current Cooper Union undergraduate Art and Architecture students on Cooper Unions campus allowing high schoolers to learn from near-peer mentors in a college environment. By offering art classes and additional program events and activities The Saturday Program equips students with foundational skills traditionally found in exclusive art courses as well as professional development and interpersonal experiences that foster motivation confidence and purpose. The Saturday Program plays a crucial role in supplementing the lack of arts education in NYC public and charter schools and promoting the participation of historically underserved communities in the arts.The Saturday Program is designed to support the development of both hard" technical art skills and soft" interpersonal and professional skills in students. In preparing interested students to apply for art colleges the program also aims to broaden participation and degree completion in the arts.For more information visit saturday.cooper.edu. Position DescriptionThe Saturday Program is seeking a part-time Portfolio Instructor to support students in our Portfolio Preparation Class. This role involves working with two Cooper Union Undergraduate Teaching Assistants to assist high school juniors and seniors in producing competitive portfolios for their college applications to art design and architecture schools. Responsibilities • Guide students in observing analyzing interpreting and evaluating artworks to develop informed critical perspectives.• Support students in developing a comprehensive understanding of art concepts including cultural and historical contexts design principles materials and techniques.• Help students curate portfolios that reflect personal style thematic development and technical growth.• Facilitate critiques of student and historical works to deepen artistic understanding and strengthen art-making practices.• Assist students in developing artist statements that clearly communicate intention theme and process.• Collaborate with program staff to support writing strategies aligned with curricular goals and student development.• Encourage student engagement and confidence in the writing process.• Introduce students to career pathways professional practices and opportunities for growth in the arts.• Cultivate strong work habits through goal setting self-assessment reflection and purposeful creative practice.• Maintain a professional supportive and academically focused classroom environment.• Develop and maintain semester and weekly lesson plans for Saturday sessions.• Meet weekly with Teaching Assistants prior to class to review lesson plans and prepare for instruction.• Provide Teaching Assistants with lesson plans and clear guidance in advance to support classroom facilitation and student engagement.• Support the professional growth of Teaching Assistants through mentorship feedback and collaborative teaching practices.• Notify the Director or Assistant Director promptly in the event of illness or emergency to coordinate class coverage. Position Qualifications• BABFA or MFA in Fine Art Art Education.• Familiarity with the NYC public school system and art college admissions.• Excellent writing and communication skills.• Enthusiastic and positive attitude enjoys engaging with high school students.• Attention to detail organized self-motivated.• Excellent collaboration and coordination skills. Schedule & Compensation • Schedule 2 Cycles per year October - DecemberJanuary-April - 10 sessions per cycle Saturday 9am - 5pm • Teaching Rate 75.00 per hour • Meeting Planning and Training Hours 25.00 per hour This is a non-union position. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email materials to hrcooper.eduPlease include Portfolio Foundations Lead-Instructor in your subject line
Founded by inventor industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art architecture and engineering as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
My feelings my desires my hopes embrace humanity throughout the world" Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep."
From its beginnings Cooper Union was a unique institution dedicated to founder Peter Coopers proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.
Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills enrich their intellects and spark their creativity and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.
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