We’re Hiring!
Job Description:
We are looking for a teacher in the field (or is interested) of early education/ art education with an interest or experience in classroom arts and crafts. This role would be assisting a teacher in instructing Art Spark after school classes at various Cincinnati schools, working weekend birthday parties at our home studio, helping with Friday evening art events, and winter art camps. Specifically we are looking for someone who can work from 2-5 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re an energetic team of art teachers who value children, creativity, and a work environment that promotes respect and kindness. If you enjoy working in a high-energy atmosphere with children and art, we’d love to interview you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting a lead teacher in running a fun and unique art camp
- Work alongside the teacher to facilitate classroom management and behavioral correctional practices
- Prepare materials for projects
- Clear and put away materials from finished projects
- Be aware of materials that need organizing or cleaning at all times
- Create a kind and supportive environment for children and other employees
Qualifications and Desired Characteristics:
- An enthusiastic attitude towards teaching and working with young children
- Respectful of diversity and the needs of individual children
- Works to establish rapport with students
- Have experience in a children’s camp environment or classroom
- Can communicate in a clear, kind, and respectful manner to parents
- Always present a clean, professional appearance and follow a dress code
- Is eager to better the classroom environment when there is free time. Such as organizing materials, sharpening pencils, cleaning, etc.
- Worked with classroom art materials of various kinds
- Has basic to extensive knowledge of art basics
- Demonstrate kindness, respect, and professionalism at all times
- Flexible schedule
- Open to working on some weekends and evenings
- Able to work with others and follow directions
- A background check is required
Our candidate would be available from at least September to May on at least Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30 PM-4:45 PM as well as some weekends. This is a part-time position that could become full time during summer months.
$15 an hour for assisting
$17 an hour for teaching
To apply, please email us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit at The Art Spark!
Feel free to contact us.
Email us at: create@theartspark.com
Main Location Address:
The Art Spark
7809 Cooper Road
Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45242
*We are located above Elizabeth Grace Home in Montgomery.
*Our studio is on the second floor and has a flight of steps. We’re so sorry if this causes any inconveniences for you or your child. If a child with mobility concerns needs help up the steps we have two teachers that can help assist them. We can also help you if your arms are full and you have a baby carrier, etc. To find us with a GPS type in: The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom.