Children's Art Instructor

Kidcreate Studios; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Curriculum provided

All lesson plans & supplies provided

10–25 hours/week

Paid prep time, class time & setup

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts on retail items

Job summary

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

The role suits educators who enjoy working with children and can confidently teach foundational art techniques; the studio provides the curriculum, supplies, and a flexible schedule (10–25 hours per week), with paid prep, class time, and setup.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in drawing, painting, color theory, and composition.
• PDF portfolio of 5-10 works or a portfolio website is required with the application.
• Experience teaching or working with children and classroom management.
• Degree or coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, Design, or related field preferred.

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 skills

Teaching children

Portfolio required

Education

Art Education/Fine Arts/Design background

Job description

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.

What and who is Kidcreate Studio?

Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. Our art classes are a great way to introduce children to the beautiful world of art! We provide a positive, self-esteem-building environment for children to explore the visual arts.

We specialize in children’s art and science classes, camps, and art-themed birthday parties. At Kidcreate Studio, you will help children create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials.

Weekly classes, camps, workshops, and homeschool classes are age-specific and are tailored to provide each student with the curriculum that suits them best.

• Great people
• Fun place to work
• Every day is different
• High-energy workplace

Qualifications:

• Art Skills - You should have a strong foundation in drawing, painting, color theory, and composition. A PDF art portfolio of 5-10 works or a portfolio website that demonstrates the above skills is required with the application.
• Experience - Preferred candidates have experience teaching or working with children, are comfortable leading groups and managing a classroom, and are able to teach art techniques and build skills.
• Education - Ideal candidates will have a degree or coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, Design, or a related field is preferred. Art teachers, teaching artists, private art tutors, and/or art education students are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do:

• 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!
• A very flexible schedule
• Discount on retail items
• Discount on classes, camps, and parties for family members

Join Kidcreate Studio today in our mission to introduce children to the wonderful world of art!