Visual Arts Instructor

Arc-After-School-and-Experiential-Educatio; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc Experience in Imperial Valley is seeking a Visual Arts Instructor to lead enrichment courses for high school students, introducing foundational skills through hands-on projects.

The role covers two formats: twice per week for five weeks or once weekly for ten weeks, with pay of $35/hour for instructional time and $22/hour for non-teaching time.

Applicants should have a background in visual arts and enjoy mentoring teens; travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with and mentoring high school students.
• Experience or strong background in visual arts, design, illustration, or related creative field.
• Confidence leading a classroom and facilitating hands-on projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate visual arts lessons.
• Facilitate hands-on art projects and creative activities.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Attend occasional meetings or training sessions as needed.

Skills

Visual arts

Art education

Job description

Visual Arts Instructor – Imperial ValleyMake a Difference Through Art!Do you love working with teens? Are you passionate about visual arts, creativity, and helping young people express themselves? Do you want to introduce students to the many career possibilities within the arts?If so — we want to meet YOU!At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through engaging enrichment programs that support youth across Southern California, including the Imperial Valley. We value our instructors and provide the structure, support, and resources they need to create meaningful experiences for students.Our instructors are at the heart of Arc. As a Visual Arts Instructor, you'll help students build artistic skills, explore their creativity, gain confidence, and discover how their interests in art can translate into future educational and career opportunities.About the RoleArc Experience is seeking a creative and engaging Visual Arts Instructor to lead enrichment courses for students in the Imperial Valley.This course will introduce students to foundational visual arts skills through hands-on projects while exposing them to potential college and career pathways in art, design, and other creative industries.Instruction may be delivered in one of two formats:Twice per week for 5 weeks, orOnce per week for 10 weeksWhat You'll TeachStudents will participate in engaging, hands-on visual arts lessons that may include:Drawing, painting, illustration, or mixed-media techniquesElements of art and principles of designCreative expression and developing original conceptsHands-on individual and collaborative art projectsIntroduction to tools, materials, and artistic techniquesCareer exploration in visual arts, graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, and other creative fieldsProfessional skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and presenting one's workYou'll lead your own class and create an environment where students feel comfortable experimenting, building new skills, and developing their own artistic voice.Schedule & CompensationLocation: Imperial Valley, CASchedule: Flexible; generally between 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday–FridayHours: Based on course structure; 10 total instructional sessionsPay Rate: $35/hour for instructional time | $22/hour for meetings or non-teaching timePosition Type: Part-timeTravel: Must be comfortable traveling between participating school sites and Arc locations as neededWhat You'll DoPlan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate visual arts lessonsFacilitate hands-on art projects and creative activitiesCreate a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environmentEncourage students to experiment, problem-solve, and express themselves creativelyTeach foundational artistic techniques and conceptsIntroduce students to educational and career pathways within visual arts and creative industriesManage classroom materials and maintain an organized learning environmentAttend occasional meetings or training sessions as neededWhat We're Looking ForExperience or a strong background in visual arts, fine arts, design, illustration, or a related creative fieldPassion for working with and mentoring high school studentsConfidence leading a classroom and facilitating hands-on projects independentlyAbility to make visual arts approachable, engaging, and fun for students with varying experience levelsStrong communication and organizational skillsReliable transportation for travel within the Imperial ValleyTeaching, coaching, mentoring, or youth program experience preferredProfessional or educational experience in visual arts is highly valuedWhy Join Arc?$35/hour for instructional timeFlexible, part-time opportunityShare your passion and artistic expertise with the next generationHelp students discover creative talents and potential career pathwaysGain meaningful experience working with high school studentsOpportunity for ongoing or expanded instructional work beyond the initial courseTurn creativity into impact. Join Arc Experience and help Imperial Valley students build artistic skills, confidence, and a vision for what's possible after high school.