Digital and 2D Art Instructor
Digital & 2D Art Instructor
Autra Academy, La Jolla & Carmel Valley, CA
Part-time, in person | From $22/hour | 10+ hours/week to start, full-time hours during camp season
About the role
We are seeking a creative and energetic art instructor to join our team. This role is ideal for an artist with a strong foundation in both digital and traditional art who enjoys working with children and teens (K-12 or older) in both structured classes and camp settings.
In addition to leading digital art instruction, this instructor will play an active role in seasonal camps, guiding students through engaging, project-based experiences that build creativity, confidence and technical skills.
Materials & mediums
Digital art (primary focus)
- Digital illustration and painting (e.g., Procreate, Adobe Photoshop or similar tools)
- Layers, brushes, color, composition and workflow
- Intro to digital storytelling, character design and concept art
Traditional art (supporting skills)
- Pencil / graphite
- Markers / ink
- Colored pencils
- Watercolor / acrylic / mixed media
What you'll do
- Lead and manage small classes and camp groups (3-16 students)
- Teach digital art fundamentals and guide students through creative projects
- Support traditional art instruction when needed
- Plan and run camp projects that are fun, structured and skill-building
- Help students develop creativity, storytelling and technical skills
- Provide individualized feedback and support
- Assist with daily camp flow, including transitions, supervision and student engagement
- Maintain classroom setup, organization and cleanup
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all students
Camp responsibilities
- Help plan weekly camp themes and project progression
- Lead hands-on art activities in a structured yet engaging format
- Supervise students during transitions, breaks and group activities
- Collaborate with team members to create a smooth and enjoyable camp experience
- Adapt activities for different ages and attention spans
Requirements
- Strong portfolio including digital artwork
- 1+ year of experience teaching art classes (digital art, fine art or art camps) in schools or afterschool programs
- Experience working with children and teens (ages 4+)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to adapt lessons for different skill levels and age groups
- Organized, reliable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, engaging and patient teaching style
Nice to have
- BFA or MFA in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Illustration or a related field
- Curriculum building experience for classes and/or camps
Schedule & pay
- Weekday afternoons/evenings (after-school classes)
- Sundays required; Saturday availability is a plus
- Seasonal camps (spring, summer and school breaks) with full-time hours available
- Travel between La Jolla and Carmel Valley as needed (travel time is paid)
- $22/hour and up, based on experience
- 401(k) retirement plan
How to apply
Please submit your resume, a portfolio or website (must include digital work), and a short introduction covering your teaching and/or camp experience.
We are looking for instructors who are passionate about digital art, creativity and working with students in both classroom and camp environments, and who are excited to contribute to a collaborative and growing program.