Children's Art Teacher Assistant

Kidcreate Studio Brownsville•Brownsville, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kidcreate Studio is looking for creative, energetic people who love kids, love making art, and aren’t afraid of a little-or a lot--of glitter, slime, and messy time! This is a PART-TIME position. As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll be the Lead Teacher's right hand, helping classes run smoothly from start to finish. This Teacher Assistant position is a super fun job for college students, daycare providers, caregivers, and teachers on summer break! Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. Our art classes are a great way to introduce children to the beautiful world of art! We provide a positive, self-esteem-building environment for children to explore the visual arts. Children get messy with paint, clay, and so much more! Specializing in children's art classes, camps, and art-themed birthday parties. At Kidcreate Studio, you will help children to create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials. Weekly classes, camps, workshops, and homeschool classes are age-specific and are tailored to provide each student with the curriculum that suits them best.

Requirements

MUST be age 18 years or older
Must have at least 3 days of weekday availability within either: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Must be willing to work weekends; morning and/or evening shifts, including Sundays
Must have access to a reliable vehicle: Classes are held at various locations outside of our studio. Rideshares such as Lyft/Uber, and public transportation are not reliable means of transportation for our classes and studio operations.
Comfortable working with kids ages 18 months–12 years
Ability to work independently
No formal art training required — just a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in and help
Have excellent reading comprehension skills
Possess strong interpersonal skills; working well with others
Proactive is your middle name! (not literally), but the ideal candidate must be able to carry on tasks with little direction (obviously, there is a learning curve in the beginning!)
Can maintain a neat and organized work area
Don't mind cleaning up after others. Much of your time on this job is spent cleaning up messes. Applicant should be willing and able to clean up after the fun is over!
Frequently lift and carry boxes that weigh up to 25 lbs
Maintain a high degree of professionalism; take the position seriously, even if seasonal or temporary.
Must be an enthusiastic and reliable individual---no wallflowers here!
During the school year: must be available at least two afternoons per week, and some evenings and weekends.
During the summer: must be available at least four mornings per week, and some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in preparing for classes
Assist during classes
Keep our studio and materials clean, neat, and organized
Help kids with their art and science projects (and cheer them on!)
Prepare materials ahead of class and activities
Hand out supplies and help keep materials organized
Support with classroom management so everyone is safe and having fun
Assist with set-up before class and other activities and clean-up after class and other activities
Lead peers in keeping our studio neat, organized, and clean