Lead Art & Making Teacher

We're looking for a creative, hands-on educator to lead our after-school arts and making program for kids — and to help guide the rest of the teaching team. You'll design projects, teach hands-on across a range of mediums, and support fellow teachers so every group stays engaged, on-task, and safe.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Eureka Valley Arts


Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM summer camp hours shift to 9 AM–5 PM


About the Role


We're looking for a creative, hands-on educator to lead our after-school arts and making program for kids — and to help guide the rest of the teaching team. You'll design projects, teach hands-on across a range of mediums, and support fellow teachers so every group stays engaged, on-task, and safe. Morning hours are reserved for prep, planning, and mentoring other teachers before students arrive. This is a full-time, year-round position, including our summer camp program.


What You'll Teach and Train


• Painting & drawing


• Sculpture & recycled/3D art


• Woodworking (kid-safe tools & techniques)


• Sewing & textiles


• Tinkering / basic electronics & mechanisms


• Cardboard structure building


• Cooking & food-based projects


Leadership Responsibilities


• Help other teachers brainstorm and plan age-appropriate projects


• Provide guidance on materials, techniques, and lesson pacing


• Check in on other classrooms/groups throughout the afternoon to keep kids and teachers focused


• Troubleshoot on the fly when a project or group needs redirecting


• Serve as the go-to resource for questions during program hours


What We're Looking For


• Experience working with children (ideally school-age, K–5)


• Comfortable across multiple craft/trade disciplines — jack-of-all-trades energy welcome


• Strong classroom management and safety awareness (tools, kitchen, materials)


• Some experience mentoring, training, or supervising other staff/teachers


• Ability to plan a rotating curriculum and adapt to different skill levels


• Patient, encouraging, and genuinely excited about creative exploration

Need to Be

• First aid/CPR certification


Nice to Have


• Background in art education, trades, or design


• Prior lead teacher or program coordinator experience