Youth Art Studio Assistant (Evenings & Sat)

Des Moines Art Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Classroom Assistant at Des Moines Art Center supports youth studio art classes by assisting with setup, materials distribution, and classroom operations. This role is a part-time position, with after-school and Saturday hours, focused on creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for students.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with youth, communicates calmly and professionally, and collaborates with teaching artists to ensure smooth class execution and a positive student

Qualifications

• Interest in art, with working knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of art materials.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Self-motivated and flexible attitude; able to act independently and solve problems with initiative.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Exhibits professionalism in interacting with staff, teaching artists, students, parents, families, and the public.
• Flexible in scheduling to meet department & course needs; arrives at work consistently on time

Responsibilities

• Acts as a welcoming ambassador for the Art Center, fostering an inviting environment that helps build community among students, families, and faculty.
• Greets students and guardians before classes and takes attendance. Enforces youth pick-up and drop-off policies.
• Supports teaching artists during classes by handing out materials, encouraging students, reinforcing directions, and anticipating needs.
• Works closely with teaching artists to ensure classes run smoothly, providing support as directed.
• Sets up and breaks down studio tables, chairs/stools, and supplies before and after each class; hand out materials as needed.
• Encourages students to clean up after themselves and care for tools and materials, and maintains a tidy studio environment.
• Assists staff with collecting, mounting, and labeling student artwork for display & exhibition as needed.
• Assists at special community events as needed.

Skills

Art materials knowledge

Children-focused

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Art tools handling

Job description

The Classroom Assistant at Des Moines Art Center supports youth studio art classes by assisting with setup, materials distribution, and classroom operations. This role is a part-time position, with after-school and Saturday hours, focused on creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for students.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with youth, communicates calmly and professionally, and collaborates with teaching artists to ensure smooth class execution and a positive student