After‑School Comics & Manga Illustration Instructor

Togetherhood; Washington; On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contract

Materials budget

Job summary

Togetherhood in the Washington, DC area is seeking energetic instructors to teach Illustration (Comics & Manga) to K‑12 students at schools and community sites. Teaching terms range from 6 to 18 weeks, with a focus on developing age‑appropriate, hands‑on projects in a supportive classroom.

Pay is $90–$120 per hour, with classes paid per session or per student under a contracted 1099 arrangement. A separate materials budget supports engaging lessons and innovative activities.

Qualifications

• Must have subject matter expertise in Creative Arts.
• Experience teaching school-age children.
• Ability to design age-appropriate hands-on projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Creative Arts/Crafts curriculum for after‑school students (Comics, Webcomics, Manga).
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class.

Skills

Creative Arts

Student engagement

Adaptability

Job description

Togetherhood in the Washington, DC area is seeking energetic instructors to teach Illustration (Comics & Manga) to K‑12 students at schools and community sites. Teaching terms range from 6 to 18 weeks, with a focus on developing age‑appropriate, hands‑on projects in a supportive classroom.

Pay is $90–$120 per hour, with classes paid per session or per student under a contracted 1099 arrangement. A separate materials budget supports engaging lessons and innovative activities.