Part-Time Teaching Artist, Animation & Graphic Arts

A PLACE CALLED HOME•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

A Place Called Home (APCH) seeks a part-time Teaching Artist, Animation & Graphic Arts to design and deliver engaging, hands-on animation and graphic arts programming for youth in South Central Los Angeles. Reporting to the Digital Media Program Specialist, the role supports program goals and REACH objectives and helps ensure program delivery aligns with department strategy, budget, and expectations. The Teaching Artist leads classes and workshops in disciplines such as 2D animation, stop motion, illustration, and conceptual design for elementary, middle-school, and teen participants with varied experience levels. The role develops age-appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum responsive to members’ interests, integrates social-emotional learning, and provides opportunities for members to share their work. The position also supports the Digital Media Lab, program administration, events, and collaboration across APCH departments. This is an essential onsite position at APCH’s Main Building in Los Angeles, scheduled Monday through Friday from 1:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., for 25 hours per week. The stated hourly salary range is $24.00–$26.00. Extended hours and weekends may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Visual Arts, Digital Media, or equivalent.
One to two years of experience working with youth in a classroom setting.
Knowledge and background in various animation or graphic arts disciplines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Professionalism, customer service, time management, multitasking, and flexibility.
Mission-driven, proactive, dedicated to excellence, detail-oriented, self-starting, resourceful, innovative, and creative approach.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-energy environment with open communication.
Ability to work well with diverse populations of colleagues and constituents.
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-noise youth-center environment.
Ability to walk and stand daily, sit and use hands and vision for extended computer work, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to communicate and convey accurate information.
Typing speed of 45 words per minute.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when necessary.
Ability to comply with required background screening.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Proficiency in Google Workspace.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and lead classes in animation and graphic arts disciplines, including 2D animation, stop motion, illustration, and conceptual design.
Promote collaboration, innovation, creative identity, and self-expression among South Central youth.
Integrate social-emotional learning and REACH indicators into project planning.
Provide opportunities for members to showcase their work through digital portfolios, exhibitions, or public presentations.
Conduct animation and graphic arts classes and workshops during the school year and specialty programming supporting summer day camps.
Create and deliver engaging, exposure-based lesson plans and curriculum for different ages, skill levels, and interests, in alignment with the Digital Media Program Specialist.
Use culturally relevant instruction and varied approaches, including project-based learning, independent assignments, and group projects.
Evaluate program success through surveys and youth feedback.
Manage classrooms and projects; mentor and serve as a role model for members.
Support maintenance and supervision of the Digital Media Lab.
Actively supervise members during structured and unstructured programming, administrative hours, special events, and field trips.
Track attendance and participation in the Digital Media program.
Maintain accurate inventories of digital media equipment and classroom supplies, including submitting orders.
Support the Digital Media Program Specialist and Artistic Director with internal projects, culminating events, and outside partners.
Provide feedback on lesson effectiveness and help track progress through class-based assessments and surveys.
Collaborate with Wellness, Learning & Career Development, and other ACE program departments on multidisciplinary activities, events, and projects.
Support outreach opportunities as requested by the Digital Media Specialist or Artistic Director.
Attend required program meetings and outside meetings or events related to program needs and development.
Help enforce center rules and policies, follow agency behavioral guidelines, and contribute to program development and policy improvement.
Maintain high ethical and professional standards and perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or the Artistic Director.