After-School Art Instructor - Part-Time Weekday Afternoons

CIAA St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Classroom management

Resume builder

Fun environment

Free snacks

Job summary

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.

The role is very part-time, typically two to four weekday afternoons, with classes usually around one hour long and scheduled during the school year. We provide curriculum, lesson plans, training, supplies, and ongoing support. Office and training location is University City, Missouri, with opportunities to work in multiple

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with elementary-age children.
• Be dependable, energetic, patient, and capable of leading a group.
• Available on at least two weekday afternoons.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Able to travel to schools across the St. Louis area.
• Able to transport program supplies as needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Willing to complete required training.
• Able to pass applicable background-screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on art projects for groups of ~10–20 children.
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Explain techniques and instructions in age-appropriate terms.
• Encourage creativity while keeping students on task.
• Prepare materials and clean up after class.
• Transport materials to and from schools.
• Communicate with school staff, parents, and office staff.
• Follow program, school, and child-safety procedures.

Skills

Art instruction

Classroom management

Child engagement

Reliability

Clear communication

Teamwork with kids

Job description

Benefits:

• Develop Classroom Management Skills
• Great Resume Builder
• Fun Work Environment
• Free Snacks

Inspire Children Through Art

Do you enjoy working with children and helping them express their creativity?

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.

Prior classroom or art‑teaching experience is helpful, but you do not need to be a professional artist or certified teacher. We provide the curriculum, lesson plans, training, supplies, and support you need to lead successful classes.

Position Details

• Pay: $20 per hour
• Schedule: Two to four weekday afternoons per week
• Typical class time: Approximately one hour, generally beginning between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.
• Program season: Classes are scheduled during the school year
• Location: Elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area
• Office and training location: University City, Missouri
• Employment type: Part‑time

What You Will Do

As an After‑School Art Instructor, you will:

• 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

What We Provide

• 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 scheduleThe satisfaction of helping children build confidence and discover their creativity

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Experience

• 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

A teaching certificate is not required.

About Imagine Arts Academy

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.

Learn more about working with us

https://stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com/workforus

How to Apply

Please complete our online employment application:

https://stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com/workforus-application.aspx

Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in the interview process. Interviews are held at our office in University City and generally last a little less than one hour.

Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.