After-School Digital Animation & Art Instructor (Part-Time)

Location:

On-site at partner schools (varies by assignment)

Schedule:

Typically 1 hour per week after school for ~10 weeks

Additional Opportunities:

Some instructors run 2-4 hours per week or multiple assignments

Start Dates:

Rolling openings throughout the school year

Compensation:

$50+ per instructional hour (flexible based on experience) About the Role Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Digital Animation Instructor to lead a short-format after-school enrichment class. Students will explore the basics of animation and learn how movement, timing, and visual storytelling bring characters and scenes to life. Classes focus on hands-on creative projects using school-approved tools (often Chromebooks and browser-based animation software). This is a once-per-week enrichment class, typically running for about 10 weeks, with flexible pacing based on student needs. Example Topics Students may explore topics such as: Animation basics (frames, timing, loops, fps) Storyboarding and visual storytelling Character and background design Frame-by-frame animation or simple motion graphics Stop-motion and GIF animation Timing sound or music with motion Exporting animations for sharing or presentation Constructive peer feedback and creative revision Tools may include Wick Editor or similar web-based animation platforms. Responsibilities Lead engaging project-based animation sessions Demonstrate animation concepts in an accessible way for beginners Support students as they design and create short animations Adapt activities based on student age and available technology Foster a creative and respectful classroom environment Communicate with school staff and Concorde program coordinators Guide students toward completing a final animation project Qualifications Minimum 60 college credits Experience with animation, digital media, or motion graphics Experience working with school-age students (school, camp, tutoring, etc.) Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills Reliable, punctual, and professional Comfortable using Chromebooks and web-based creative tools Who This Role Is Great For Teachers or teaching assistants College students studying animation, art, film, or design Digital artists or animators Creative professionals looking for flexible part-time work Anyone who enjoys helping students bring ideas to life through animation