After-School Digital Animation & Art Instructor (Part-Time)

Concorde Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is hiring a Digital Animation Instructor in Atlanta, Georgia to lead engaging after-school animation classes. This role involves teaching students the basics of animation through hands-on projects, fostering a creative environment, and adapting activities based on technology and student needs. Ideal candidates should possess at least 60 college credits and experience with animation and working with students. Flexible schedule and compensation starting at $50 per instructional hour.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 60 college credits.
• Experience with animation, digital media, or motion graphics required.
• Experience working with school-age students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging project-based animation sessions.
• Support students designing and creating short animations.
• Communicate with school staff and program coordinators.

Skills

Experience with animation

Strong communication skills

Classroom facilitation skills

Experience working with school-age students

Comfortable using Chromebooks

Education

Minimum 60 college credits

Tools

Chromebooks

Wick Editor or similar web-based animation platforms

Job description

Location: On-site at partner schools (varies by assignment)

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week after school for ~10 weeks

Additional Opportunities: Some instructors run 2–4 hours per week or multiple assignments

Start Dates: Rolling openings throughout the school year

Compensation: $50+ per instructional hour (flexible based on experience)

About The Role

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Digital Animation Instructor to lead a short-format after-school enrichment class. Students will explore the basics of animation and learn how movement, timing, and visual storytelling bring characters and scenes to life.

Classes focus on hands‑on creative projects using school‑approved tools (often Chromebooks and browser‑based animation software).

This is a once‑per‑week enrichment class, typically running for about 10 weeks, with flexible pacing based on student needs.

Example Topics

Students May Explore Topics Such As

• Animation basics (frames, timing, loops, fps)
• Storyboarding and visual storytelling
• Character and background design
• Frame‑by‑frame animation or simple motion graphics
• Stop‑motion and GIF animation
• Timing sound or music with motion
• Exporting animations for sharing or presentation
• Constructive peer feedback and creative revision
• Tools may include Wick Editor or similar web‑based animation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging project‑based animation sessions
• Demonstrate animation concepts in an accessible way for beginners
• Support students as they design and create short animations
• Adapt activities based on student age and available technology
• Foster a creative and respectful classroom environment
• Communicate with school staff and Concorde program coordinators
• Guide students toward completing a final animation project

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits
• Experience with animation, digital media, or motion graphics
• Experience working with school‑age students (school, camp, tutoring, etc.)
• Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Comfortable using Chromebooks and web‑based creative tools

Who This Role Is Great For

• Teachers or teaching assistants
• College students studying animation, art, film, or design
• Digital artists or animators
• Creative professionals looking for flexible part‑time work
• Anyone who enjoys helping students bring ideas to life through animation