Afterschool Art Instructor

About the Job:

If you are interested in applying for this position please, make sure to send a detailed cover letter explaining how you think you would be a good fit at The Art Spark. Please, check out our website for an overview of our programs and our teaching philosophy!

We are looking to hire a teacher to work the following days and times through May 2026. The current schedule is listed out below in detail. The schedule would change to be more hours during our summer camp season.
This is what your weekly schedule would look like! We bring the joy of art to different schools within the Cincinnati area! Most of our schools are within a 5 mile radius of Montgomery. You will need to have a reliable vehicle as you will be driving to these schools each day. This role requires the ability to lift, carry, and transport art supplies and equipment as we bring the joy of art to these schools via art on a cart! Please, note that carts can get heavy (sometimes we're making clay sculptures or using lots of paint)!

• Tuesdays: teach an afterschool class in Kenwood, from 2:50-4:30 PM// teach a class at our home studio from 5:30-7:45 PM.
• Wednesdays: teach an afterschool class in Madeira from 3:15-5:15 PM.
• Thursdays: teach an afterschool class in Indian Hill from 3-4:45 PM.
• Fridays: teach an afterschool class in Indian Hill from 3-4:45 PM// teach a weekly evening event at our home studio from 5:15-8:45 PM.
• Saturdays: lead birthday parties for children from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM + availability to help with other events as needed.

We are looking for a person who has preferably worked in the field of early education/ art education with experience in the classroom. 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:

• Lead teacher running fun, unique, and safe art classes to no more than 12-14 students at a time with an assistant.
• Be able to teach elementary-level painting, sculpting, and drawing skills.
• Work alongside the assistant to facilitate classroom management and behavioral correctional practices.
• Facilitate learning and independent thinking in students.
• Create a kind, respectful environment for school-age children.
• Be aware of materials that need organizing or cleaning at all times.
• Speaking with parents of children regarding behavioral issues.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics:

• An enthusiastic attitude towards teaching and working with young children.
• Solution oriented mindset.
• Respectful of diversity and the needs of individual children.
• Eager to learn new techniques in art and education.
• 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.
• Exhibits punctuality.
• Demonstrate kindness, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Flexible schedule.
• Able to work with others and follow directions.
• A background check is required.

Please, note that this position doesn't offer benefits and is part-time.

The Art Spark is a women-owned children’s art studio sparking creativity since 2010! Founded by Emily DiNardo and Jacquelyn Hoffman, we’re now proudly located in downtown Montgomery above Elizabeth Grace Home.

Kids dive into hands-on art adventures—painting murals, sculpting miniatures, and imagining the impossible! In addition to classes for many ages, we offer camps, birthday parties, and special events. We also bring after-school programs to schools across the city, inspiring curiosity and creativity in every young artist.

The Art Spark is a women-owned creative children’s classroom, opened in September of 2010 by Emily DiNardo and Jacquelyn Hoffman. Our first home was in the basement art room of Rockwern Academy in Montgomery. In 2016 we moved to a studio in Symmes Township where we spent seven and half wonderful years. As of September 2024 we moved back to Montgomery, right in the heart of beautiful downtown! We are now off Cooper Road, above Elizabeth Grace Home. Our studio offers children infinitely many ways to explore art. We also offer after school classes to school in need of an extracurricular art program throughout the city. As professional art educators, we know learning and art is beyond specific skills and tools. Our studio encourages students to ask questions, solve problems creatively, and utilize art materials to achieve unique solutions. Whether painting large scale murals, sculpting food and dishes from around the world, or deciding what it looks like inside of a rainbow, imagination is ignited for every child who has the opportunity to learn and grow at The Art Spark.