Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Looking for a part time job? Do you want to get paid to have fun and inspire kids? Why not join our team of dynamic presenters who engage kids with awesome, hands-on art projects! No two days are the same in this job whether it’s exploring animals through art, or traveling the world with different indigenous art projects you’re sure to have a blast!

Company Overview

Our mission is to inspire children through art by developing creativity and critical thinking, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Our birthday parties, camps, after-school programs, and community workshops inspire self-expression while teaching children foundational art techniques and real-world topics, creative problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

Job Summary

As an instructor, you will have the opportunity to open children’s eyes to a world of creativity and introduce them to topics like cultural diversity, conservation, and art and design careers. You will also have the chance to finesse your classroom management skills and presenting abilities! Better yet, you do not need any formal art education!
Most classes run after school and instructors usually teach one a day. Instructors are paid 2 hours per one hour class totalling $36 per class. Current need for daytime teaching Wednesdays & Thursdays available.

Responsibilities

Leads various CrayolaⓇ Imagine Art Academy programs catered to kids ages 5-12 including after-school programs and camps.
Runs birthday party presentations (either at outside venues or at the customer’s home)
Promotes all CrayolaⓇ Imagine Art Academy programs to potential customers in a positive and professional manner
Attends monthly team meetings and participates in professional development workshops
Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to the CrayolaⓇ Imagine Arts Academy brand

Qualifications

Must be available at least two afternoons around 3pm a week
Must be interested in teaching in Lockport but can also be interested in Naperville, Clarendon Hills and Plainfield Illinois
Experience working with children is an asset
A reliable car
Fun and outgoing personality!
Be prepared to undergo a background check

Current Schedule Needs- Not necessary to be available for all

Wednesday & Thursday Availability, 12pm-4pm
Tuesdays in Lemont 2:15pm-3:15pm
Classes in Clarendon Hills & Naperville on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays around 3pm
Class in Plainfield on Friday 3:40-4:40pm
Opportunities to add workshops/events on various days for more hours

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

We fully believe that art and education can make this world a better place for the next generation. We aim to help kids discover empathy and understanding through our after-school programs, camps, birthday parties, and community-based workshops, while they create beautiful masterpieces. We have many opportunities at our different locations, from part-time art instructor positions to full-time office staff positions. Join our dedicated team and help make a difference for the next generation.