After-School Arts & Sculpture Instructor - Winter Term
Lead hands-on sculpture and art activities for elementary students in Napa, CA! Lesson plans and materials are provided, so you can focus on helping students explore their creativity and bring their ideas to life.
Digital Dreamers STEAM Academy runs hands-on after-school enrichment programs for students in the Bay Area. We're looking for creative, patient, and encouraging individuals to lead our sculpture classes, introducing young learners to the exciting world of three-dimensional art through clay modeling, sculpting, construction, and other hands-on projects that allow every student to create something unique.
The job at a glance
Where: In person at school sites in Napa, CA
Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:30 PM 4:30 PM + 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Two 1-hour sessions)
Students: TK 5th Grade (Two separate sessions)
Curriculum: Provided, with ready-to-teach lessons and materials
What you'll do
Lead small groups of elementary students through engaging, hands-on sculpture and 3D art lessons.
Guide students through creative projects involving clay modeling, sculpting, shaping, assembling, and constructing three-dimensional artwork.
Introduce age-appropriate art techniques, materials, and basic sculpture concepts.
Encourage creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, and self-expression through hands-on activities.
Help students develop their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and confidence in their artistic abilities.
Maintain a safe, positive, and well-managed classroom environment.
Stay in touch with program staff regarding classroom activities, student participation, and any concerns.
You might be a great fit if you
Have experience working with children as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, classroom aide, coach, or after-school instructor.
Have an interest or background in sculpture, visual arts, ceramics, crafts, design, or other hands-on creative disciplines.
Enjoy creating things with your hands and sharing your creativity with young learners.
Are studying or have studied fine arts, sculpture, art education, design, education, or child development.
Are patient, reliable, organized, and enthusiastic about working with children.
Enjoy encouraging young learners to explore different materials, techniques, and creative ideas.
Why you'll like it
Afternoon teaching hours that can fit around classes or another job.
No need to develop lesson plans from scratch.
Ready-to-use curriculum and materials are provided.
Great hands-on teaching experience for those pursuing careers in education, fine arts, sculpture, or creative fields.
An opportunity to help children build creativity, confidence, and artistic skills through hands-on learning.
Requirements
Willingness to complete a background check (Live Scan) and obtain TB clearance before starting.
Ability to work in person at school sites in Napa, CA.
Availability to commit to the Tuesday program schedule.
Ready to apply?
Click Apply and tell us a little about your experience working with children and your interest or background in sculpture and the arts. We'd love to meet you!
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