Part-Time Arts & Crafts Instructor — Lead Creative Classes

Paycom - ATS; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employee discount

Part-time hours

Job summary

The Park District of Oak Park is seeking an Arts & Crafts Instructor for a part-time role at the Dole Center in Oak Park, IL. You will lead and create visual arts classes for diverse participants, emphasizing safety, energy, and creativity.

Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate lessons, maintaining a tidy studio, communicating with parents, developing lesson plans, and attending trainings. Part-time work offers PTO and employee discounts, with compensation ranging from $15.40 to

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1–3 years of art instructor experience.
• Must obtain Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess basic knowledge of a variety of age-appropriate activities.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct visual art lessons to children or adults as assigned.
• Develop and implement engaging art lessons and activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of studio and supplies.
• Monitor and ensure participant safety at all times.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about activities and progress.
• Create detailed lesson plans and calendars.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Address participant behavior and enforce rules as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage related paperwork.

Skills

Art instructor experience

Energy and creativity

Communication

Education

2 years college in visual/performing arts

B.A. in visual arts preferred

Tools

CPR

First Aid

AED

Job description

The Park District of Oak Park is seeking an Arts & Crafts Instructor for a part-time role at the Dole Center in Oak Park, IL. You will lead and create visual arts classes for diverse participants, emphasizing safety, energy, and creativity.

Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate lessons, maintaining a tidy studio, communicating with parents, developing lesson plans, and attending trainings. Part-time work offers PTO and employee discounts, with compensation ranging from $15.40 to