Part-time Stop Motion Instructor

PART-TIME STOP MOTION ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR

Create. Animate. Tell Stories One Frame at a Time.

Location: 131 E 50th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Start Date: October 27, 2026
Pay: $25–$40/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Position: Part-Time | In-Person

🎬 Turn Imagination Into Animation

Ever wanted to bring toys, clay figures, drawings, or everyday objects to life? Help students discover the magic of stop motion animation!

We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Stop Motion Animation Instructor to introduce students to the art of making objects move through photos, storytelling, and simple animation techniques.

Students will learn how to plan scenes, create characters, capture individual frames, and combine images to produce their own animated videos. You'll help them explore storytelling, creativity, and digital media while turning imaginative ideas into short films.

You don't need to be a professional animator or experienced classroom teacher. If you enjoy animation, filmmaking, video creation, photography, or creative storytelling, this could be an exciting opportunity to share your skills.

Curriculum guidance and instructional materials are provided, so you can focus on helping students experiment, create, and bring their stories to life.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead engaging, hands-on stop motion animation sessions
• Introduce students to the fundamentals of stop motion and frame-by-frame animation
• Demonstrate how to plan scenes, position objects, and capture individual frames
• Guide students in creating characters, props, backgrounds, and simple sets
• Help students develop story ideas, storyboards, and short animation projects
• Introduce basic concepts such as movement, timing, sequencing, and visual storytelling
• Show students how small movements between photographs create the illusion of motion
• Help students use animation tools, cameras, tablets, or applicable software
• Encourage experimentation with toys, clay, paper cutouts, drawings, and everyday objects
• Break down creative projects into clear, manageable steps
• Encourage students to develop original ideas and express their creativity
• Support students as they troubleshoot animation challenges and improve their projects
• Provide constructive feedback and celebrate student progress
• Promote responsible use of equipment and digital tools
• Maintain a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff
• Arrive prepared, dependable, and ready to create

🌟 What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a professional animator or traditional teacher. We're looking for someone who can make animation accessible, creative, and exciting for students.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Familiarity with stop motion animation, filmmaking, video editing, photography, or digital storytelling
• An interest in animation, film, art, media production, or creative technology
• Ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and patiently
• Creativity and an eye for visual storytelling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, enthusiasm, and an encouraging personality
• Comfort leading hands-on activities with students
• Willingness to experiment and help students explore new ideas
• Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to follow the provided curriculum while bringing your own creative energy

Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Experience with animation apps, video editing, filmmaking, photography, digital media, art projects, camps, tutoring, youth programs, or mentoring can be helpful.

Animators, filmmakers, content creators, video editors, photographers, digital artists, media students, art students, college students, recent graduates, aspiring educators, and creative hobbyists are encouraged to apply.

💡 Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: Earn $25–$40/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Curriculum Support: Receive instructional materials and guidance, so you don't have to build lessons from scratch.
• Creative Projects: Help students transform simple objects and imaginative ideas into animated stories.
• Meaningful Work: Encourage storytelling, creativity, problem-solving, and confidence.
• Build Valuable Experience: Develop skills in instruction, communication, classroom leadership, and youth development.
• Explore Digital Creativity: Introduce students to the exciting intersection of art, technology, and filmmaking.
• Make an Impact: Help young creators experience the satisfaction of completing their own animated projects.

🎥 This Role Could Be a Great Fit If You Are

• A stop motion animation enthusiast
• An animator or aspiring filmmaker
• A video editor or content creator
• A photographer or digital artist
• Someone familiar with animation apps or video production tools
• An art, film, media, or technology student
• A college student or recent graduate
• An aspiring teacher or educator
• A camp counselor, mentor, or youth program leader
• Someone who enjoys storytelling, crafts, and hands-on creative projects
• Someone who loves bringing ideas to life and helping young people do the same

Ready to Bring Stories to Life?

If you enjoy animation, creative storytelling, filmmaking, and working with young learners, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need years of professional experience or a teaching credential to apply. If you have relevant creative skills and enjoy helping others learn, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply today and help students turn their imagination into moving stories—one frame at a time!