Art Teacher and Assistant

Art Teacher and Art Teacher Assistant

This organization runs a children's process art studio where we value the learning process more than the end product. We focus on the exploration of sensory activities and the experience children have while creating. We are a “yes” space for young makers!

Our company is seeking an outgoing and friendly individual to fill our Art Teacher and Art Teacher Assistant positions.

You should be someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has great problem solving and multitasking skills. We are open to hiring either part-time or full-time.

DUTIES:

Teaching responsibilities

• Lead (or assist) in-studio and mobile classes, art camps, and events

• Interact empathically, positively, and enthusiastically with children while maintaining control of the class and providing an inclusive environment

• Prepare, set up, and clean the studio before, after, and between classes

• Encourage students to enjoy the experience of creating and the magic of process art, while honoring the competence and independence of children

• Communicate with parents with a positive and professional attitude

• Document the experience in classes to be shared with parents

• Create and organize new curriculum and experiences in order to deliver programming on-site, off-site

Always

• Provide high-quality customer service and deliver outstanding service to every guest who comes through our doors

• Consistently promote a positive team environment and seek to establish and maintain open communication among the team

• Help maintain an overall clean, safe, and professional-looking environment

• Complete tasks in a proactive, timely, and efficient manner with little or no supervision

• Have a growth mindset, and be open to sharing new ideas and brainstorm

• Be curious, a self-starter, flexible, think critically, and committed to learning and growing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some experience working with children ages 1-10 years old in any setting (daycare, internship, classroom, babysitting)

• Be willing to take feedback and committed to learning and growing

Preferred, not required

• Teaching experience in a Reggio-inspired environment or process-based environment

JOB SCHEDULE:

We are open to hiring full-time or part-time. This job is on-site at our studios. General shift hours are M-F, 8:30am-3:30pm, and/or 3:00pm-6:30pm for our different programs throughout the year. We are also looking for Teachers to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays– 9:00am-2:00pm and/or 2:00pm-6:00pm.

If you think you’d be a good fit but are unsure about the job hours, please reach out! We are willing to accommodate the right schedule for the right teacher.

BENEFITS:

• Paid time off after 60 days

• Flexible schedule and partial remote work are negotiable

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Significant career growth potential, as the company is expanding

• 50% off on any of the organization’s classes/events

• Health care, once established

This position remains open until filled

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and customers are wearing masks. Staff must be vaccinated against COVID 19

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location