Benefits:
Develop Classroom Management Skills
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Fun Work Environment
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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.