Graphic Design Mentor for Kids (Ages 7-12)

Arts for Schools Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts4Schools in New Haven, CT is seeking an onsite graphic design instructor for kids aged 7 to 12. You'll deliver structured, age-appropriate lessons using Chromebooks and web-based design tools, guiding students from imagination to finished digital work and helping them present projects with pride.

The role emphasizes creativity, patience, and classroom management, with hands-on projects like flyers, posters, logos, and digital artwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, digital art, or visual communications.
• Comfort working with Chromebooks and web-based design programs.
• Experience teaching or working with children, preferably ages 7 to 12.
• Ability to explain design concepts in a way children can understand.

Responsibilities

• Teach graphic design fundamentals to children ages 7 to 12.
• Deliver structured, age-appropriate lessons that support skill growth across the program.
• Instruct students on creating designs using Chromebook-compatible programs and applications.
• Introduce and reinforce core concepts including color, typography, layout, composition, branding, digital illustration, and visual communication.
• Lead hands-on projects such as flyers, posters, logos, digital artwork, and other creative designs.
• Encourage creativity and individual artistic expression.
• Maintain an engaging, positive, and organized classroom environment.
• Support students in finishing complete projects ready for presentation.

Skills

Graphic design

Digital art

Visual communications

Teaching experience

Patience

Creativity

Tools

Chromebooks

Web-based design tools

Canva

Adobe Express

Google tools

Job description

Arts4Schools in New Haven, CT is seeking an onsite graphic design instructor for kids aged 7 to 12. You'll deliver structured, age-appropriate lessons using Chromebooks and web-based design tools, guiding students from imagination to finished digital work and helping them present projects with pride.

The role emphasizes creativity, patience, and classroom management, with hands-on projects like flyers, posters, logos, and digital artwork.