Overview
Join us as a Summer Art Teacher and ignite the creative spirits of young learners through engaging visual arts! This part-time summer position offers a vibrant environment where passionate educators inspire children to explore their artistic talents, develop new skills, and express themselves confidently. As a key part of our youth programs, you’ll design dynamic lesson plans, foster a positive classroom atmosphere, and guide students through exciting projects that cultivate their creativity and confidence. Bring your enthusiasm for arts education and make a meaningful impact this summer!
Responsibilities
- Encourage a fun focused learning environment where students feel excited to participate and expand their art abilities
- Lead a class of up to 20 students safely and effectively, maintain the attention and interest of students, and meet course objectives. Ability to oversee and delegate classroom responsibilities to a summer counselor (high school student)
- Plan ahead the necessary materials and set up for a class
- Develop age appropriate, engaging lesson plans and projects (input and past examples from the team are available for reference)
- Keep track of student projects and needs; class schedules; projects; lesson plans. Plan, organize, and prep materials and space before each class. Keep the Studio space clean and organized after each class session.
- Manage classroom activities to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children of various skill levels.
- Lead interactive lessons and arts-based activities.
- Foster positive behavior management strategies to promote respect, collaboration, and enthusiasm among students.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs
- Support students’ childhood development by encouraging self-expression and building confidence through artistic exploration.
Experience
- Prior experience working with children in educational or youth program settings is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching visual arts.
- Experience with media and materials needed for the particular class or workshop. See each class description for specific media knowledge required.
- Strong background in curriculum development and lesson planning tailored to early childhood education.
- Proven classroom management skills with the ability to motivate students and maintain a positive learning environment.
Embark on this exciting journey to inspire creativity and foster growth in young minds! Our Summer Art Teacher role is perfect for passionate educators eager to share their love of the arts while making a lasting difference in children’s lives—all within a vibrant and supportive community environment.
Pay: $735.00 - $900.00 per week
Education:
Experience:
- art teaching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Location:
- Winchester, MA 01890 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
