PART-TIME ART INSTRUCTOR
My Good Brain | San Diego, CA (Liberty Station)
$20/hour | Up to 10 hours/week | In-Person
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ABOUT MY GOOD BRAIN
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My Good Brain (MGB) is a youth arts and mental wellness nonprofit operating at Liberty Station in San Diego. We use art and play to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental wellness for kids, teens, and families. We're looking for a warm, creative, and mission-driven Part-Time Art Instructor to facilitate classes, drop-in sessions, and special programs in our Color Feelings Studio.
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COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
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Pay: $20/hour
Hours: Up to 10 hours per week (with opportunity to grow)
Location: 2785 Truxtun Rd, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92106
Type: Part-Time, W-2 Employee
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
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- Facilitate process-art and SEL-focused classes for children ages 2-18 and their caregivers
- Lead drop-in studio sessions and structured weekly programs
- Support program delivery across MGB's class offerings, including toddler programs, after-school workshops, and occasional weekend events
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and materials management for each session
- Engage families warmly and professionally, embodying MGB's mission in every interaction
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and Dr. Mayo on curriculum and activity planning
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PROGRAMS YOU MAY TEACH
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Little Mess Club | Wild Paintbrush Tots | Sunday Art Club | Teen Creative Arts | Scrap Lab | Little Sound Minds | and additional future classes
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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- Experience teaching art to children or youth in a classroom, studio, camp, or community setting
- Genuine enthusiasm for child development, social-emotional learning, or mental wellness
- Comfort working with children ages 2-18 and their caregivers in a drop-in environment
- Reliable, punctual, and communicative -- our families count on consistency
- Ability to manage a mixed-age, process-focused art environment with patience and warmth
- Background in fine arts, art education, child development, psychology, or a related field (preferred)
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
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WHY MGB
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- Join a passionate team at the intersection of art and mental wellness
- Work in a beautifully designed, purpose-built creative studio at Liberty Station
- Flexible part-time schedule -- ideal for working artists, educators, or graduate students
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding nonprofit organization
- Make a tangible difference in the mental wellness of San Diego youth and families
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HOW TO APPLY
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Send your resume and a brief note about your experience with youth arts to:
[email protected]
Subject line: Art Instructor Application – [Your Name]
My Good Brain is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
