After-School Art Instructor - Part-Time Weekday Afternoons

Imagine Arts Academy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Develop Classroom Management Skills

Great Resume Builder

Fun Work Environment

Free Snacks

Job summary

Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis is seeking enthusiastic, dependable instructors to lead engaging, hands-on art classes at elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area.

This very part-time role supplements school or other activities, with two to four weekday afternoons per week and classes typically starting between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. You will be provided curriculum, lesson plans, training, supplies, and ongoing support to create a positive learning environment and help children build

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.

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.

Skills

Dependable

Energetic

Patient

Group leadership

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

Imagine Arts Academy provides:

• 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

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• 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 **oops** ```.