Comic Book Creation (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Concorde Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Comic Book Creation Instructor to facilitate a 10-week after-school course. The role involves teaching students the creative process of comic creation, from concept to publication. Ideal candidates should have at least 60 college credits and experience in visual storytelling, along with strong facilitation skills. The instructor will help foster a collaborative and supportive environment while guiding students through their creative projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with comic creation, illustration, or visual storytelling.
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session comic creation course with hands-on instruction.
• Lead students through the creative process from concept to finished comic.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Comic creation

Illustration

Visual storytelling

Creative writing

Strong communication

Education

60 college credits or Associate degree

Tools

Traditional tools (pencil, ink, paper)

Digital tools (drawing apps)

Job description

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment
Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment
Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules

Position Overview

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Comic Book Creation Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course provides an interactive, project-based introduction to comic creation as both a storytelling medium and a visual art form. Students develop original characters and narratives while learning foundational comic structure, page layout, and illustration techniques.

Instruction should be age-appropriate and inclusive, with a focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, and iterative improvement. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

What You Will Teach

Students will learn how to plan and produce a comic or short graphic narrative from concept to final draft. Depending on grade level and available resources, learners may create comics using traditional materials (pencil/ink, paper) and/or digital tools (school-approved apps for drawing, layout, or publishing). Lessons emphasize story planning, scripting, panel composition, visual clarity, and revision processes.

Major Topics Can Include

• Comic conventions and visual storytelling fundamentals
• Character design (appearance, traits, goals, motivations)
• Plot structure (beginning/middle/end, conflict, pacing)
• Scriptwriting basics (scene planning, dialogue, narration)
• Paneling and page layout (flow, composition, framing, perspective)
• Speech bubbles, captions, lettering, and readability
• Visual techniques (expressions, body language, action lines, tone)
• Inking, shading, and finishing techniques (age-appropriate)
• Storyboarding, drafting, peer feedback, and revision cycles
• Publishing formats (mini-zine, booklet, digital PDF, slideshow comic)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands‑on instruction
• Lead students through the full creative process from concept development to a finished comic artifact
• Provide technique demonstrations and structured supports for varying skill levels
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned to site policies
• Facilitate constructive peer feedback routines that emphasize respect and growth
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Adapt pacing and activities to match student readiness while maintaining course outcomes

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Experience with comic creation, illustration, visual storytelling, creative writing, or a related field
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after‑school, tutoring, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort leading creative projects
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Comfort supporting students with traditional and/or digital creation tools, depending on site resources