Inspiring Part-Time After-School Art Instructor

The Educational Alliance Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

The Educational Alliance Inc. is seeking a part-time After School Art Teacher for the 14th Street Y program in New York, NY.

You will design and deliver engaging visual arts activities for elementary students in a supportive, inclusive setting after school hours. Responsibilities include planning weekly 45-minute classes, creating progressive 8-week units, managing supplies, and communicating with program staff to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school children.
• Professional experience in visual arts or art education.
• Experience teaching art to children preferred.
• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with children and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Availability to work from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at least two days per week.
• Commitment through the first half of the After School programmatic year (Sept 14, 2026–Jan 22, 2027) and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Submit weekly lesson plans to the After School Program Manager using the provided template.
• Develop and facilitate engaging 45-minute weekly art classes for groups of up to 18 students, organized by age and inclusive of varying needs and abilities.
• Design progressive art lessons that build artistic skills over an 8-week enrichment quarter.
• Teach a variety of visual art techniques using different mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, 3D art, collage, etc.).
• Encourage creativity, self-expression, experimentation, problem-solving, and artistic exploration in a supportive classroom environment.
• Develop original projects and class concepts that encourage exploration of materials and ideas.
• Incorporate After School values rooted in Jewish sensibilities into art projects when appropriate.
• Submit a weekly supply and materials list to the After School Program Manager in advance.

Skills

Elementary-age students

Visual arts experience

Art class instruction

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

The Educational Alliance Inc. is seeking a part-time After School Art Teacher for the 14th Street Y program in New York, NY.

You will design and deliver engaging visual arts activities for elementary students in a supportive, inclusive setting after school hours. Responsibilities include planning weekly 45-minute classes, creating progressive 8-week units, managing supplies, and communicating with program staff to support diverse learners.