Part-Time with Mentorship Track K-2 After School Art Club Educator
Position Overview:
We are seeking an aspiring or growing art educator to join our team for our popular After School Art Club (ASAC) for grades K-2. This role is uniquely structured as a mentored professional development track with future growth, beginning with mentorship training towards the opportunity to take leadership of a core program area. Designed for long-term success, this position spends a period of time (TBD) in a fully supported paid training and co-teaching phase. You will work side-by-side with our experienced educators, a dedicated ASAC Studio Assistant, and the Studio Owners to master teaching, curriculum writing, classroom management, student-led inquiry, and materials curation. As you gain confidence, skills, and deep familiarity with our community, teaching method, and studio rhythms, you will gradually transition into leading our K-2 ASAC programming with a dedicated assistant.
Location : Dot and Line Art Studio | Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA (311A Beverly Road, 15216)
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (approximately 12 hours/week)
Competitive compensation will grow as the educator progresses from training and co-teaching into independent leadership of this program area and assumes additional responsibilities. At Dot and Line Art Studio, we believe that excellent art educators deserve to be compensated as professionals - even when their career path is intentionally part time. Our goal is to build sustainable professional roles that support art educators with competitive compensation, employer-supported retirement contributions, creative growth, mentorship, paid planning time, professional development opportunities, predictable schedules, and meaningful creative leadership while contributing to purposeful work shaping a growing arts community.
Core Responsibilities:
Phase 1: The Mentorship Phase (up to 6 months)
- Co-Teaching & Collaboration: Actively shadow, assist, and co-teach during K-2 After School Art Club (ASAC).
- Professional Growth: Participate in regular professional development check-ins to discuss instructional strategies, lesson planning, implementation, child development, and differentiation.
- Studio Curation: Learn the art of "the environment as the third teacher" by helping conceptualize, design, and set up specialized spaces and materials for our ASAC programming.
- Studio Upkeep & Logistics: Learn behind-the-scenes studio operations, including regular cleaning, organizing, and maintaining an inspiring, safe, and organized workspace.
- Community Connection: Assist with writing lesson plans, learning how to construct weekly newsletters, and sharing student discoveries with our ASAC families.
Phase 2: The Lead Phase (between 6-12 months)
- Instructional Leadership: Gradually step into leading the ASAC curriculum and programming on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.
- Administrative Accountability: Managing the day to day aspects of the K-2 ASAC Studio, writing and implementing curriculum, coordinating and assigning daily tasks with the ASAC Assistant, collaborative lesson planning with Studio Owners , and direct communication with families.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Our studio is a tightly knit team of dedicated, multi-talented artist-educators with years of collective experience who find deep purpose in the work we do together. The ideal candidate will possess:
Art Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on teaching experience).
- 2+ years of classroom or equivalent experience with a strong desire to work with elementary-aged children.
- Must possess a dynamic classroom presence that naturally engages, inspires, and connects with students.
- Brings warmth, patience, and a genuine sense of humor to the studio each day.
- Proven ability to craft effective, structured lesson plans.
- Basic knowledge of a wide range of art-making materials and their combinatory, developmentally appropriate applications.
- Deep alignment with an inquiry-based, process-over-product philosophy.
Professionalism & Operations:
- Being prompt, on-time, and reliable, with excellent communication skills and a highly professional demeanor. Must have reliable transportation.
- Must demonstrate strong scheduling and time management skills, meeting all Studio planning deadlines, navigating shared calendars seamlessly, and reliably logging hours via our timekeeping app.
- Must have an exceptionally positive work ethic and the commitment to maintain a respectful, safe environment at all times.
- Must have all PA / FBI Clearances up to date, and a clear background check.
Growth Mindset:
- An eagerness to receive and reciprocate constructive feedback in order to learn, grow, and implement new ideas as a supportive team.
- A strong desire to develop as an art educator and innovative thinker who contributes to the long-term growth of our studio.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely lift, move, and carry studio supplies or materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to move comfortably throughout the studio space and position oneself at child level (e.g., sitting, kneeling, or squatting) to interact with young children (note: Play Studio student furniture is 1/2 scale).
- Ability to remain active and engaged on your feet for extended periods during classes and events.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter explaining your philosophy on children's art education, and 3 professional references to with the subject: "K-2 ASAC Art Educator Position."
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Current PA / FBI Clearances and Clear Background Check Required
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
