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Graphic Design Instructor Arts for Schools Inc. - 1.0 New Haven, CT Job Details Contract $25.30 - $30.47 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Canva Working with students Adobe Express Layout design Digital art Full Job Description Graphic Design Instructor for Children Arts4Schools is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and experienced Graphic Design Instructor to teach students ages 7 to 12 the fundamentals of graphic design in an engaging, hands-on learning environment. Arts4Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to bringing high-quality arts education and creative learning experiences to children and schools. Position Overview The Graphic Design Instructor will introduce students to graphic design concepts while helping them develop their creativity, technical skills, and confidence using Chromebooks . We are looking for an instructor who understands that this is more than showing students how to use a program. We want our students to receive meaningful, progressive lessons that help them understand the art and process of graphic design. Students should learn how to take an idea from imagination to a completed digital design.

Responsibilities The instructor will:

Teach graphic design to children ages 7 to 12 Provide structured, age-appropriate graphic design lessons Teach students how to create designs using programs and applications compatible with Chromebooks Introduce concepts such as color, typography, layout, composition, branding, digital illustration, and visual communication Create hands-on projects such as flyers, posters, logos, digital artwork, and other creative designs Develop lessons that build in skill level throughout the program Encourage creativity and individual artistic expression Maintain an engaging, positive, and organized classroom environment Help students complete finished projects they can be proud to present Qualifications We are seeking someone who: Has experience in graphic design, digital art, visual communications, or a related field Is comfortable working with Chromebooks and web-based graphic design programs Has experience teaching or working with children, preferably ages 7 to 12 Can explain graphic design concepts in a way children can understand Is patient, energetic, creative, dependable, and professional Can develop more extensive lessons rather than simply providing independent computer activities Can successfully manage a classroom while keeping students excited about learning Experience with programs such as Canva, Adobe Express, Google tools, or other Chromebook-compatible design platforms is strongly preferred. About Arts4Schools Arts4Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization providing arts education experiences for children and schools through professional teaching artists and creative educational programming. To learn more about our organization, visit: artsforschools.org We are looking for an instructor who loves graphic design, enjoys working with children, and knows how to turn technology into a real creative learning experience. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

$25.30 - $30.47 per hour Expected hours: 3.0 per week

Work Location:

In person