Arts and crafts Afterschool teacher

Arts and crafts Afterschool teacher Orange, CA Job Details Part-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Academic program development Behavior management Curriculum development High school diploma or GED Classroom behavior modification Classroom experience Instructional materials development Visual arts painting Full Job Description Job Overview Join our vibrant team as an Arts and Crafts Afterschool Teacher, where your creativity and passion for working with children will inspire young minds through engaging arts, crafts, and creative activities. In this role, you will foster a fun, safe, and educational environment that encourages self-expression, skill development, and social interaction. Your enthusiasm for arts, crafts, and diverse creative disciplines will help children explore their talents while supporting their overall growth and development. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a lively afterschool setting. Duties Develop and implement dynamic arts and crafts curricula tailored to various age groups, incorporating elements of painting, sewing, photography, theater, ballet, cooking, and other creative disciplines Lead engaging classroom activities that promote childhood development, early childhood education principles, and preschool experience Manage classroom behavior effectively through positive reinforcement and age-appropriate behavior management techniques Support children's social-emotional growth by fostering a respectful and inclusive environment conducive to learning and creativity Prepare lesson plans that incorporate arts-based projects aligned with educational standards and individual student needs Guide children in developing fine motor skills through sewing, cooking projects, or other hands-on activities Maintain a safe classroom environment by ensuring proper use of art supplies and tools while adhering to safety protocols Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and school staff to monitor progress and tailor activities to meet individual needs Qualifications Proven experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting, including preschool or early childhood education roles Strong background in curriculum development across arts disciplines such as theater, ballet, sewing, photography, culinary arts, or dance Excellent classroom management skills with the ability to engage students actively while maintaining discipline Knowledge of behavior management strategies suitable for diverse learners including those with special education needs Demonstrated ability to plan lessons that incorporate creative arts activities fostering childhood development Familiarity with adult education principles for mentoring or tutoring peers or volunteers involved in arts programming Experience in childcare or preschool environments is highly desirable Skills in sewing, culinary arts, or theatrical production are considered a plus but are not mandatory Join us to ignite creativity in young learners! This role offers the chance to develop innovative programs that combine artistic expression with educational growth. We value energetic educators who are passionate about nurturing children's talents through hands-on arts experiences—help us create memorable moments of discovery!

Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person