ART Teacher

Building by Design, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

Building by Design, Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Young Rembrandts Art Instructor to lead after-school classes for elementary students. This position requires candidates to have strong classroom leadership skills and the ability to follow a structured curriculum. Instructors will manage groups of 4–25 children using provided lessons that emphasize drawing and model building.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children, demonstrate reliable behavior management, and communicate professionally with school staff. Consistent weekly commitment is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading groups of children (teaching, coaching, camp, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage behavior and maintain order.
• Strong verbal presence and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes independently using the Young Rembrandts method.
• Maintain consistent classroom control, pacing, and focus.
• Manage behavior proactively (not reactively).
• Execute lessons efficiently within a fixed time block.
• Communicate professionally with school staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior management

Communication skills

Punctuality

Job description

Young Rembrandts Art Instructor (Part-Time)

Position Summary

We hire instructors who can control a classroom and execute a structured lesson without supervision. You will teach step-by-step drawing and model building (using Legos) through a provided curriculum to groups of 4–25 elementary students in an after-school setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead classes independently using the Young Rembrandts method
• Maintain consistent classroom control, pacing, and focus
• Manage behavior proactively (not reactively)
• Execute lessons efficiently within a fixed time block
• Arrive early, prepared, and ready to take command of the room
• Communicate professionally with school staff

Non-Negotiables

• You can hold attention and enforce expectations with elementary students
• You are punctual and reliable—no missed classes
• You are comfortable being the authority figure in the room
• You follow a structured curriculum exactly as designed

Required Experience

• Prior experience leading groups of children (teaching, coaching, camp, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage behavior and maintain order
• Strong verbal presence and confidence

Preferred

• Classroom teaching experience (not just assisting)
• Art or education background

Schedule

• Weekday afternoons (after school)
• Consistent weekly commitment required

Compensation

• Hourly pay + paid training

Important Note

This role prioritizes classroom leadership over artistic ability. If you are uncomfortable enforcing structure or correcting behavior, this is not a fit.