Arts Instructor

Strategic Kids LLC; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Strategic Kids in Colorado is expanding its Visual Arts program and seeks experienced afterschool instructors. You will lead high-quality enrichment sessions, master the curriculum, and collaborate with schools and administrators to grow this new offering for K-12 students.

This is a hybrid role with potential to support additional afterschool activities as hours grow. Compensation is $24 per hour plus daily mileage reimbursement; candidates should be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience with elementary-age children (1+ year).
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and transport equipment.
• Three days of availability.
• Ability to stand for one hour blocks.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality enrichment programs for the students we serve.
• Master the curriculum.
• Attend program meetings and special events.
• Collaborate with other instructors and administrators.

Skills

Arts knowledge

Curriculum mastery

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

Strategic Kids is a leading provider of afterschool enrichment services. We help schools, districts, and other K-12 education partners enhance the student experience by providing mission-driven staff who improve learning outcomes. Our mission is to teach life strategies and to empower students with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Founded in 2013, we are experiencing rapid growth with over 800 employees across California, Colorado, and Washington.

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced and reliable afterschool arts program instructors to be apart of our Visual Arts program. The Visual Arts program is brand new to Strategic Kids and we're looking for candidates who want to play a pivotal role in expanding this program.

Under the umbrella of Visual Arts there are several sub programs including:

• Clay Art (Air dry clay)
• Comic Creators
• Mosaic Biomes
• Cartoon Craze
• Illustration

This position is a hybrid role as we continue to expand on the Visual Arts program. While we continue to book classes, there will be opportunities to work in afterschool programs as a general support staff to ensure you receive hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high quality enrichment programs for the students we serve
• Master the curriculum
• Attend program meetings and special events
• Collaborate with other instructors and administrators
• 24$/hour + daily stipend for a mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• A minimum of one year experience working with Elementary Age Children
• Classroom management
• Reliable transportation
• General Knowledge of Arts
• Three days of availability
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and transport equipment from school to school
• Must be able to stand for one hour blocks

  Sample Schedule:

  • Mondays: 2:20 - 4:20 pm
  • Tuesdays: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Thursdays: 2:20 - 3:30 pm
  • Fridays: 2:20 - 4:30 pm