Children's Art Instructor

Kidcreate Studios; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Kidcreate Studios is seeking talented art instructors to teach our Kidcreate Academy curriculum, helping students build real artistic skills over time in a fun, supportive environment.

We provide the entire curriculum, lesson plans, and art supplies. The role offers 10–25 hours per week with paid prep, setup, class time, and cleanup, plus mileage reimbursement and a very flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Portfolio submission: 5–10 pieces or a website link.
• Classroom management experience.
• Degree or coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, or Design.

Responsibilities

• Teach structured art lessons that develop skills progressively over time.
• Facilitate engaging classes for children of various ages and skill levels.
• Demonstrate drawing, painting, and other art techniques.
• Break complex skills into clear, age-appropriate steps.
• Provide constructive, encouraging feedback to students.
• Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Art foundation

Classroom management

Teaching / lesson delivery

Education

Degree or coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, or Design

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

About the Role:

We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic art instructors to teach our exciting, new Kidcreate Academy art curriculum that helps students build real artistic skills over time. The role is ideal for educators who enjoy working with children and can confidently teach foundational art techniques in a fun, supportive environment.

Core Qualifications:

Candidates must have a strong foundation in art (drawing, painting, color theory) and are required to submit a 5-10 piece art portfolio or website link with their application. They should also have experience managing a classroom and ideally possess a degree or coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, or Design.

Responsibilities:

• Teach structured art lessons that develop skills progressively over time
• Facilitate engaging classes for children of various ages and skill levels
• Demonstrate drawing, painting, and other art techniques
• Break complex skills into clear, age-appropriate steps
• Provide constructive, encouraging feedback to students
• Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment

Here’s What You Get:

• We provide the entire curriculum for our instructors. No development necessary or lesson planning necessary.
• All lesson plans and art supplies are provided.
• 10-25 Hours a week. If you want more hours, we can talk about additional opportunities for teaching and studio support.
• You are paid for prep time, class setup, class time, and clean-up time.
• Paid training as we prepare you for the best job ever!
• Mileage reimbursement
• A very flexible schedule