Employment Opportunities.
JFAA Education Assistant
Location: Jamestown ND
Job Type: Part -Time
Pay: $15 an hour (up to 20 hrs a week)
About Us:
At the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment for students. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistant to join our team and contribute to enhancing the educational experience for our students. As an Education Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, administrators, and students to provide a nurturing and effective learning atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist classroom teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom activities.
- Provide support to students in small groups or one-on-one settings to reinforce learning.
- Help with preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom resources.
- Support students with special needs or accommodations as required.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including: marketing, class registration, event and exhibit preparation
- Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in education or Arts-related fields is a plus.
- Experience working with children or in an educational setting is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for education.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Cole Carpenter (ccarpenter@jamestownarts.com) by February 1st, 2026. In your cover letter, be sure to explain why you’re passionate about working in education and how your skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate for this role.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Artist in Residence 26-27 Academic Year
Know an Artist looking for work? Do they have passion for community building? Send them our way! The Art Center is looking for the next Artist in Residence, a creative and caring individual to bring the arts to learners of all ages.
Overview:
The JFAA’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program has been in existence since 1982. The program is designed to bring professional artists to the Arts Center to live, work, teach and share their talents with Jamestown’s youth and adults.
The Art Center is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year (June to June). Artists will be contracted for one academic year at a time.
The stipend for teaching both Arts After School (AAS) and Arts in the Schools (AIR) is $25 per hour. In addition, the artist is provided a furnished apartment with studio space to live in free of charge during their residency.
*The living provision is only an option if the artist chooses to stay “on-site” in the Arts Center studio-apartment. If the artist decides to live elsewhere during their stay, the cost of housing is their responsibility.
Responsibilities:
- Teach AIR program from August – May in area schools. This includes Jamestown Public Schools (Roosevelt, Gussner, Lincoln, Louis L’Amour) and St. John’s Academy. Occasionally the AIR will service rural stutsman county schools as well (Kensal, Montpelier, Medina).
- For AIR, the artist is expected to arrive in the classrooms prepared for the sessions.
- Teach a minimum of 5 weeks of Arts After School Program (AAS) per semester for students in grades 3-6 at the Arts Center.
- The Artist may also teach additional classes for adults through The Arts Center.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts/ Education preferred but not necessary
- 1-2 years classroom experience preferred but not necessary
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Ability to Pass a background Check
How To Apply
Please send a Cover Letter, Resume, Artist Statement, and a Portfolio containing 10-20 images of your work to:
Digital: ccarpenter@jamestownarts.com
Physical:
Jamestown Fine Arts Association
115 2nd st SW
Jamestown ND, 58401
