After-School Art Instructor - Part-Time Weekday Afternoons CIAA St. Louis St. Louis, MO Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Snacks provided Qualifications Driver's License Experience working with children Working with youth

Full Job Description Benefits:

Develop Classroom Management Skills Great Resume Builder Fun Work Environment Free Snacks Inspire Children Through Art Do you enjoy working with children and helping them express their creativity? Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis is hiring enthusiastic, dependable instructors to lead engaging, hands-on art classes at elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area. This is a very part-time position designed to supplement and complement school, another job, freelance work, retirement, or other activities. Instructors typically teach two to four afternoons per week , depending on their availability and our program schedule. Prior classroom or art-teaching experience is helpful, but you do not need to be a professional artist or certified teacher. We provide the curriculum, lesson plans, training, supplies, and support you need to lead successful classes.

Position Details Pay:

$20 per hour

Schedule:

Two to four weekday afternoons per week Typical class time: Approximately one hour, generally beginning between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Program season:

Classes are scheduled during the school year

Location:

Elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area Office and training location: University City, Missouri Employment type: Part-time What You Will Do As an After-School Art Instructor, you will: Lead structured, hands-on art projects for groups of approximately 10 to 20 elementary-age children Create a positive, encouraging, and well-managed classroom environment Explain art techniques and project instructions in an age-appropriate manner Encourage creativity while keeping students engaged and on task Prepare materials before class and clean and organize supplies afterward Transport program materials to and from assigned schools Communicate professionally with school staff, parents, and the Imagine Arts Academy office Follow all program, school, and child-safety procedures What We Provide Imagine Arts Academy provides: Complete lesson plans and curriculum Art supplies and instructional materials Training and ongoing support Opportunities to work with children in a fun, creative setting A flexible, very part-time schedule The satisfaction of helping children build confidence and discover their creativity Required Qualifications Applicants must: Enjoy working with elementary-age children Be dependable, energetic, patient, and comfortable leading a group Be available on at least two weekday afternoons Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license Be able to travel to schools throughout the St. Louis area Be able to transport and carry program supplies Communicate clearly and professionally Be willing to complete required training Be able to pass applicable background-screening requirements Preferred Experience We welcome applicants with experience in areas such as: Art, design, illustration, crafts, or other creative fields Teaching, substitute teaching, tutoring, or classroom assistance Camps, after-school programs, childcare, or youth programming Working with groups of elementary-age children Education, art education, fine arts, or a related course of study A teaching certificate is not required. About Imagine Arts Academy Imagine Arts Academy provides creative, educational art experiences that introduce children to new techniques, cultures, artists, and ideas. Our instructors make art approachable and enjoyable through professionally developed projects and engaging instruction. Learn more about working with us: https://stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com/workforus How to Apply Please complete our online employment application: https://stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com/workforus-application.aspx Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in the interview process. Interviews are held at our office in University City and generally last a little less than one hour. Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.