Top 11 Art instructor Jobs in San Diego Ca

Expressive Arts After School Instructor (Lead Instructor & Teaching Assistant Positions Available)
Aya Art Co. —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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9th-12th Grade Art Teacher
High Tech High —Chula Vista, CA
- $64,735.44 - $115,369.76 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Part-Time Studio Art-Design and Drawing Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Part-Time Art Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Part-Time Art History Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
Instructor IV (Visual Arts) - SC/KROC San Diego-13-004
The Salvation Army Southern CA Division —San Diego, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Preuss Teachers Pool - Art Teacher
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $54,166 - $109,666 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Part-Time Art-Photography Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Art Instructor ( Visual, Music, Writing, Dance, Drama)
Able ARTS Work —San Diego, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Recreation Specialist II - Art/Tiny Tot Instructor
City of El Cajon, CA —El Cajon, CA
- From $20.48 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Retirement plan
Art Instructor (Digital Art experience required)
The Artist Lab San Diego —San Diego, CA
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- In-person
- 401(k)
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Expressive Arts After School Instructor (Lead Instructor & Teaching Assistant Positions Available)

Aya Art Co.
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$20 - $50 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Experience teaching visual & performing arts
Creative development (child development components)
Classroom management
Experience working with children
Working with students
Classroom experience
Fine Arts
Youth group activity facilitation
Teaching
Working with youth
Specialization in creative arts instruction

Full Job Description

Join our team of empowering and passionate creatives!

Aya Art Co. is a nonprofit art organization based in Southern California that curates empowering spaces for TK - 8 youth to freely create and fully embody their unique, authentic expression. Emphasizing innovation, creative problem solving, confidence building, mindfulness, environmental stewardship, and cultural diversity, students explore art practices throughout history, natural sciences, art therapy, and expressionism while experimenting with a large variety of artistic processes and sustainably sourced materials.

We are currently scheduling interviewing for positions that will stat late July 2026. Training will begin late July / early August 2026 in preparation for the upcoming school year's classes which begin the week of August 17th 2026. We are very excited to onboard new Aya Art Co. team members, and our goal is to hire new staff as soon as possible!

Lead Expressive Arts Teachers are responsible for:

Setting up the classroom at participating schools throughout San Diego
Leading a classroom of students through our weekly curriculum of projects
Tracking attendance and maintaining student artwork
Facilitating an inclusive, mindful, and compassionate environment for kids to learn

Lead Expressive Arts Teachers are paid $50 / 1 hour class, and an additional $20 / hour for compensated driving time, class set up & clean up, reviewing curriculum, creating a project example, and managing materials.

Expressive Arts Teaching Assistants are responsible for:

Supporting Lead Expressive Arts Instructors in large classes
Setting up the classroom at participating schools throughout San Diego
Tracking attendance and maintaining student artwork
Facilitating an inclusive, mindful, and compassionate environment for kids to learn

Expressive Arts Teaching Assistants are paid $35 / 1 hour class, and an additional $20 / hour for compensated driving time, class set up, and class clean up.

Applicants must be:

At least 18 years old and able to work in San Diego, CA
Compassionate, creative, and empowering humans who love working with kids!
Confident leading young people through creative group experiences
Fun, coachable, and interested in creating a better world through education

To apply, please send us:
- your resume
- cover letter
- photos of recent artwork or creative projects

Please visit www.ayaart.co to learn more about our organization and programming.

We serve school districts from as far north as Solana Beach, and as far south as Chula Vista. We are hiring instructors to work in various school districts.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

Why are you interested in applying to work with Aya Art Co.?
Are you interested in the lead art instructor position, the teaching assistant position, or both?

(Pay for a lead instructor is $50/1 hour class, as well as $20/hr for all set up, clean up, and at home class prep. Pay for a teaching assistant is $35/1 hour class, as well as $20/hr for all set up, clean up, and at home class prep.)

How many classes would you need to be scheduled for each week to make this opportunity worth your time/energy?

It is really important to us that we can support and meet the needs of our staff, so our intention in asking this question is to determine if we can meet your needs. (We have a 2 class per week minimum requirement, however, it is possible to have to a 5 - 8 class per week schedule)

Where are you located in San Diego?

Please kindly note that we serve locations as far north as Solana Beach and as far south as Chula Vista. The positions we are hiring for involve commuting to various locations and we require all team members to be willing to drive at least 30 minutes to a school location one way.

What is the maximum amount of time that you would be willing to drive to a school location one way? (We have a driving compensation program in place that compensates our artists $20/hr for driving time over 25 minutes one way. (Example : if you are stuck in traffic and it takes you an hour to get home, you would be paid for 35 minutes of that time at $20/hr.)
What age groups do you have experience working with in an educational setting, and how many years of experience do you have working with these age groups?
What is the largest group of kids you have ever been responsible for by yourself?
What transportation method will you use to get to and from classes?
Do you have a laptop, iPad, or desktop computer?
Will you be able to store art materials you need for your classes? We send all art materials to our team, therefore there is a requirement to store materials for your classes.
Please share your full working availability Monday - Friday late July 2026 - June 2027. Do you have any plans to go on vacation or leave town anytime during 2026?

Experience:

Fine Art: 2 years (Required)
Classroom Management: 1 year (Required)
teaching art to elementary - middle age children : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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art instructor jobs in san diego ca

Expressive Arts After School Instructor (Lead Instructor & Teaching Assistant Positions Available)

9th-12th Grade Art Teacher

Part-Time Studio Art-Design and Drawing Instructor

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Part-Time Art History Instructor

Instructor IV (Visual Arts) - SC/KROC San Diego-13-004

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Part-Time Art-Photography Instructor

Art Instructor ( Visual, Music, Writing, Dance, Drama)

Recreation Specialist II - Art/Tiny Tot Instructor

Art Instructor (Digital Art experience required)

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