KCA Children's Art Instructor

Kidcreate Studio Brownsville • Brownsville, TX

12h

About The Position

Kidcreate Studio is seeking a talented, enthusiastic instructor to teach its Kidcreate Academy art curriculum to children. The instructor helps students develop artistic skills over time by teaching foundational techniques in a fun, supportive, positive environment. Classes are tailored to children of different ages and skill levels and may involve drawing, painting, and other art materials.

The instructor leads structured, engaging lessons, demonstrates techniques, breaks complex skills into clear, age-appropriate steps, and gives students consistent, constructive encouragement. The role also involves managing classroom behavior, preparing projects and supplies, keeping the studio clean and inviting, and supporting students and fellow instructors. Applicants should be dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, empathetic, patient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Kidcreate provides the curriculum, lesson plans, and art supplies; no lesson planning is necessary. The position is part-time, with 8–15 hours per week. Instructors are paid for preparation, class setup, class time, and cleanup time, and receive paid training. Additional teaching and studio-support hours may be available. The company promotes from within for full-time positions.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in drawing, painting, color theory, and composition.
• Submit a PDF portfolio of 5–10 works or a portfolio website demonstrating the required art skills with the application; applications without a portfolio are considered incomplete.
• Degree or coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, Design, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or working with preschool-, kindergarten-, and/or elementary-school-aged children.
• Ability to lead groups and manage a classroom effectively.
• Ability to teach art techniques and build students’ skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Empathy and patience.
• Proactive approach to identifying student and classroom needs and preventing problems.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least one year of experience teaching or working with preschool-, kindergarten-, and/or elementary-school-aged children in a learning environment.
• Experience with behavioral support strategies.
• Experience as an art teacher, teaching artist, private art tutor, or art education student is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach structured art lessons that build students’ artistic skills progressively over time.
• Facilitate engaging classes for children of varying ages and skill levels.
• Demonstrate drawing, painting, and other art techniques.
• Break complex artistic skills into clear, age-appropriate steps.
• Provide consistent, constructive, and encouraging feedback to students.
• Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
• Prepare projects and supplies ahead of class and manage materials responsibly.
• Keep the studio clean and inviting.
• Proactively identify student and classroom needs, develop solutions, and support students and fellow instructors.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace and an exceptional experience for children and families.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on retail items and classes, camps, and parties for family members.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement, including promotion from within for full-time positions.
• Paid training.
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable.
• Paid time for preparation, class setup, class time, and cleanup.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed