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Owens Community College

Candidate should have demonstrated facility in, and the ability to teach one or more of the following studio disciplines: Drawing Fundamentals (observational drawing), Life Drawing, 2D Design, 3D ...

Miami Dade College

Adjunct Faculty, Visual Arts

Miami, FL · On-site

$54.37/hr

... Design, Life Drawing, to college level students. Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), and Blended ...

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Drawing Tutor

MI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Carrollton, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Columbus, OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Nashville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Gilbert, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Alpharetta, GA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Augusta, GA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Bentonville, AR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Sunrise, FL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Harrisburg, PA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

MS · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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Drawing Tutor

Miami, FL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... drawing, still life, and various media including graphite, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil ... Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching observational drawing skills ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for life drawing teacher in the United States is $34.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $36.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a life drawing teacher?

A Life Drawing Teacher instructs students in the art of drawing the human figure, often using live models. They teach techniques such as proportion, shading, anatomy, and gesture to improve observational drawing skills. Lessons may be conducted in schools, universities, studios, or community classes. The role involves guiding students of varying skill levels, providing constructive feedback, and fostering artistic growth.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a life drawing teacher?

As a Life Drawing Teacher, your daily responsibilities often include preparing lesson plans that focus on various drawing techniques and concepts, overseeing live model sessions, and providing individualized guidance to students. You may also be tasked with setting up and maintaining the studio space, sourcing models, and organizing student critiques or exhibitions. Collaboration with other art faculty and participation in curriculum development are also common. These responsibilities help maintain a dynamic, educational classroom environment where students can effectively develop their observational and artistic skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a life drawing teacher?

To thrive as a Life Drawing Teacher, you need a solid background in fine arts, anatomy, and drawing techniques, often supported by a relevant art degree or equivalent professional experience. Familiarity with drawing media, art studio equipment, and sometimes digital illustration tools is beneficial, and art teaching certification may be preferred. Patience, clear communication, and the ability to inspire and give constructive feedback are essential soft skills. These capabilities ensure engaging, effective instruction and foster a supportive learning environment for artistic development.

How to be a life drawing teacher?

To become a life drawing teacher, typically you need a strong background in fine arts or illustration, often demonstrated through a portfolio or degree. Teaching experience, knowledge of anatomy, and skills in drawing from live models are essential, and some positions may require certification or teaching credentials. Developing good communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback are also important for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Life Drawing Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,766 per year, or $34 per hour.

Short-Term: Life Drawing Model

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

San Bernardino Community College District
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$25/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino Valley College and/or Crafton Hills College, CA
Job Type: Short-Term
Job Number: 007312024
Department: Art
Opening Date: 07/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Schedule: Varies
Work Days/Year: Varies
Mission Statement: SBCCD positively impacts the lives and careers of our students, the well-being of their families, and the prosperity of our community through excellence in educational and training opportunities.
Job Description
This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. The department may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.
Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department with the information provided in your application.
Pose for fine arts studio classes: figure drawing and, occasionally, painting,
drawing and sculpture courses; model poses without clothing in figure drawing
classes.
• Be able to provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, from gestures to
sustained poses, as required by tradition and the instructor.
• Demonstrate the flexibility and animation of the human form.
• Provide traditional gestures and poses as well as anatomical studies.
• model poses without clothing in figure drawing.
Qualifications
• Previous experience as an artist's model or dance experience.
• Have knowledge of how the model demonstrates anatomy, gesture, or content in
a drawing.
• Be aware of classic and traditional poses in the art tradition.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of
students at all times.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and
working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
• Be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick
gestures to long, sustained poses.
• Be able to hold poses for the sustained drawings.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Employment Requirements
The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:
  • Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
  • Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
  • Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).
Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's
This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.

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