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Current Opportunities
Young at Art is currently a fully mobile art program. We bring our program to private homes, schools, preschools, rec centers, and other organizations. Our classes are designed primarily for children aged 2 to 10. We are looking for several experienced teachers and assistants who are willing to teach in-person classes at students’ homes, schools, or centers.
Each class is 1-hour. Classes range in size from 5-14 children. Assistant teachers are provided for classes with 6 or more children.
Teachers Needed for Fall 2021 (Updated July 28, 2021):
Toddler Art Teacher
To teach weekly parent-child classes for 2-4-year-olds during the school year at various preschools, private homes, and community centers. Between 4-7 classes a week available, typically at 10-10:45am or 4:00-5:00pm. Class size between 5-10 children. Follow well-developed curriculum. Requires a good deal of prep work for each class.
Art Teacher for ages 5-8
To teach weekly classes for children in grades K-2 after school at various community centers, elementary schools, and private homes. Between 4-5 classes a week available, typically at 3:15-4:15pm or 4:30-5:30pm. Class size between 5-12 children. Choose from well-developed lesson plans and add your own. Must have good classroom management skills.
Child & Adult Art Therapist
For weekly private sessions at students’ homes during after school hours and possibly weekends for children aged 4-up and adults. Help children work through trauma or emotions, express themselves, and build self-esteem.
Preschool Art Teacher
To teach weekly classes for 3s and 4s groups during the school year at various preschools and private homes. Between 4-5 classes a week available, typically at 12:45-1:45pm or 1:00-2:00pm. Class size between 10-14 children. Follow well-developed curriculum. Requires a good deal of prep work for each class. Must have good classroom management skills for preschool-aged children.
Special Ed Art Teacher
For weekly private lessons at students’ homes during after school hours and possibly weekends for children aged 4-25. Must be able to teach fine art drawing and painting techniques, help children improve fine motor skills, and have successful strategies to get special needs students to focus on a task.
All jobs are considered part-time with no benefits. We offer competitive pay for experienced teachers. Individuals looking for teaching experience can work as assistants.
Details
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Relevant experience.
Your own car to transport supplies from class to class.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Reliable, responsible, punctual, lots of patience, nurturing, flexible.
Commitment to Young at Art’s mission of nurturing self-esteem through self-expression and focusing on process and exploration rather than product.
Physically capable of carrying boxes/bags of art supplies, going up and down stairs, teaching on your feet for 2 hours.
Responsibilities:
Follow lesson plans provided or use your own
Prep for classes; set up and clean up classroom
Bring all supplies and materials to each class; we supply you with materials and equipment that you keep while you are working for us.
Obtain supplies when necessary (reimbursement provided)
Provide direction to assistant teachers
Greet parents at pick up and dismissal; share goals and project lessons with them each week.
Communicate with host family or administration of organization about set up, changes in dates, and other arrangements as needed.
Attend monthly Zoom staff meetings and teacher workshops.