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Eureka Valley Arts

Lead Art & Making Teacher

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What they do

An Art Teacher teaches art skills to elementary, secondary school students, or recreationally. Teaches all aspects of art from basic drawing and color theory to advanced techniques and art history.

$62,525 / year median in California

+6% projected growth

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Benefits:
Health insurance
Eureka Valley Arts Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 10 AM-6 PM summer camp hours shift to 9 AM-5 PM About the Role We're looking for a creative, hands-on educator to lead our after-school arts and making program for kids — and to help guide the rest of the teaching team. You'll design projects, teach hands-on across a range of mediums, and support fellow teachers so every group stays engaged, on-task, and safe. Morning hours are reserved for prep, planning, and mentoring other teachers before students arrive. This is a full-time, year-round position, including our summer camp program. What You'll Teach and Train Painting & drawing Sculpture & recycled/3D art Woodworking (kid-safe tools & techniques) Sewing & textiles Tinkering / basic electronics & mechanisms Cardboard structure building Cooking & food-based projects Leadership Responsibilities Help other teachers brainstorm and plan age-appropriate projects Provide guidance on materials, techniques, and lesson pacing Check in on other classrooms/groups throughout the afternoon to keep kids and teachers focused Troubleshoot on the fly when a project or group needs redirecting Serve as the go-to resource for questions during program hours What We're Looking For Experience working with children (ideally school-age, K-5) Comfortable across multiple craft/trade disciplines — jack-of-all-trades energy welcome Strong classroom management and safety awareness (tools, kitchen, materials) Some experience mentoring, training, or supervising other staff/teachers Ability to plan a rotating curriculum and adapt to different skill levels Patient, encouraging, and genuinely excited about creative exploration Need to Be First aid/CPR certification Nice to Have Background in art education, trades, or design Prior lead teacher or program coordinator experience