After-School Art Instructor for Elementary Kids K-5th
After-School Art Instructor for Elementary Kids
Location: Washington, DC / Fairfax, VA / Bethesda, MD / Gaithersburg, MD / Ashburn, VA / Leesburg, VAJob Type: Part-Time, On-SiteHours: 8 hours/week
The role
We're looking for an After-School Art Instructor to lead creative art sessions for elementary-age students. You'll plan and teach engaging, age-appropriate art lessons — drawing, painting, mixed media, and more — while building a classroom environment where kids feel free to explore and create.
What you'll do
- Plan and deliver weekly after-school art lessons for K–5 students- Introduce students to a range of mediums: pencil, watercolor, acrylic, collage, clay, and mixed media- Adapt lesson complexity to different skill levels within the same group- Set up and clean up the art space before and after each session- Communicate with program coordinators about student progress and any classroom concerns- Encourage creativity, self-expression, and a growth mindset in every class
About you
- Experience working with children ages 5–11, in a classroom, camp, or after-school setting- Comfortable managing a group of 8–20 kids and keeping sessions structured but fun- Background in fine arts, art education, or a related field — formal degree or equivalent experience- Reliable, on time, and able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule- Patience. Real patience. Elementary-aged kids spill paint. A lot.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with arts integration or project-based learning approaches- Experience teaching multiple age groups simultaneously- Basic knowledge of art history to add context to projects
What we offer
- A creative, low-stress environment where kids actually want to be- Flexible scheduling within after-school hours (typically 2:30–6:00 PM)- Opportunity to build your own curriculum and put your artistic style into the program- Competitive hourly pay
To apply, submit your resume and a brief portfolio or examples of your own artwork or past student work.