Have an art class you’d like to teach at the Art Center?
Look over our teaching procedures and fill out an Employment Application for Teaching Position. Submit your completed application with a brief class proposal to the applicable contact person listed below to get the discussion started.
Direct inquiries to:
- Chris Finnie (Adult Ceramics)
- info@mountainartcenter.org (all others)
or leave a message at (831) 336-3513
Teach Adult Classes
The Art Center has facilities for ceramics, painting, drawing, and a variety of other media. Classes are scheduled quarterly. Teachers will be invited to quarterly planning meetings and expected to submit class contracts by the planning deadline for the upcoming quarter.
Please review the following policies and documents:
- Employment forms must be submitted for each teacher:
- Application for Teaching Position, email completed PDF to info@mountainartcenter.org
- W4 (a link to submit via Quickbooks will be sent upon hiring)
- Familiarize yourself with our policies & procedures:
- Teacher Guidelines (updated 2021) – Please read before submitting a class proposal
- Class Registration Policy
- Ceramic Studio Attendant Guidelines
- Ceramic Studio Use and Safety Guidelines
- Indoor Facilities Use Guidelines
- Safety & Security Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Class Contract must be submitted for each class:
- This is where you enter all the details of your class for publication
- Scheduling will be finalized with SCMAC representative after submission
- Classes must be scheduled at least 30-45 days in advance of first meeting
Teach Youth Classes
Youth classes include Art Camps and workshops on-site at the Art Center, and an Art After School program that travels off-site to local elementary and middle schools. Art After School program is scheduled in the spring for the upcoming school year. Classes at the Art Center are scheduled quarterly. Teachers will be invited to quarterly planning meetings and expected to submit class contracts by the planning deadline for the upcoming quarter.
Direct inquiries to: info@mountainartcenter.org or leave a message at (831) 336-3513
Please review the following policies and documents:
- Employment forms must be submitted for each teacher:
- Application for Teaching Position, email completed PDF to info@mountainartcenter.org
- W4 (a link to submit via Quickbooks will be sent upon hiring)
- Additional mandatory requirements for all instructors working with children eighteen years of age and younger:
- Livescan (background check)
- Download Livescan form and fill in your information
- Read pages 2-4 of the Livescan form, which describe your Privacy Notice, Privacy Rights Act, and Privacy Rights Statement.
- Take form to a Livescan location to be fingerprinted & pay. Find a location here.
- Submit your form copy and receipt to SCMAC for reimbursement, attached to a Check Request Form.
- Mandated Reporter Education Training
- Use this link to complete the online training
- Email a copy of your completion certificate to info@Mountainartcenter.org
- Livescan (background check)
- Familiarize yourself with our policies & procedures:
- Teacher Guidelines (Updated 2021) – Please read before submitting a class proposal
- Class Registration Policy
- Indoor Facilities Use Guidelines
- Safety & Security Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Youth Scholarship Policy
- California Academic Content Standards for Visual and Performing Arts
- Class Contract must be submitted for each class:
- Art After School on Campus Contract
- Summer Art Class Contract
- Youth Class at the Art Center
Resources for Current Teachers
Bookeo login (Teacher side)