After-School Art Instructor - Part-Time Weekday Afternoons
About The Position
Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis is hiring enthusiastic, dependable instructors to lead engaging, hands-on art classes at elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area. This is a very part-time position designed to supplement and complement school, another job, freelance work, retirement, or other activities. Instructors typically teach two to four afternoons per week, depending on their availability and our program schedule. We provide the curriculum, lesson plans, training, supplies, and support you need to lead successful classes. Imagine Arts Academy provides creative, educational art experiences that introduce children to new techniques, cultures, artists, and ideas. Our instructors make art approachable and enjoyable through professionally developed projects and engaging instruction. We aim to help kids discover empathy and understanding through our after-school programs, camps, birthday parties, and community-based workshops, while they create beautiful masterpieces.
Requirements
- Enjoy working with elementary-age children
- Be dependable, energetic, patient, and comfortable leading a group
- Be available on at least two weekday afternoons
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Be able to travel to schools throughout the St. Louis area
- Be able to transport and carry program supplies
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Be willing to complete required training
- Be able to pass applicable background-screening requirements
Nice To Haves
- Prior classroom or art-teaching experience is helpful
- Art, design, illustration, crafts, or other creative fields
- Teaching, substitute teaching, tutoring, or classroom assistance
- Camps, after-school programs, childcare, or youth programming
- Working with groups of elementary-age children
- Education, art education, fine arts, or a related course of study
Responsibilities
- Lead structured, hands-on art projects for groups of approximately 10 to 20 elementary-age children
- Create a positive, encouraging, and well-managed classroom environment
- Explain art techniques and project instructions in an age-appropriate manner
- Encourage creativity while keeping students engaged and on task
- Prepare materials before class and clean and organize supplies afterward
- Transport program materials to and from assigned schools
- Communicate professionally with school staff, parents, and the Imagine Arts Academy office
- Follow all program, school, and child-safety procedures
Benefits
- Develop Classroom Management Skills
- Great Resume Builder
- Fun Work Environment
- Free Snacks
- Inspire Children Through Art
- Complete lesson plans and curriculum
- Art supplies and instructional materials
- Training and ongoing support
- Opportunities to work with children in a fun, creative setting
- A flexible, very part-time schedule
- The satisfaction of helping children build confidence and discover their creativity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
