Afterschool Art Instructor

Part-Time Art Instructor – After-School Programs.

The Art Spark | Montgomery & Surrounding Cincinnati Schools.

Part-Time | Through May 2026 + Additional Summer Hours Available + Fall Schedule.
Pay: $15-$19.50.

About The Art Spark:

• Women-owned children’s art studio serving Cincinnati since 2010.
• Small class sizes focused on creativity and hands-on learning.
• After-school programs, camps, birthday parties, and studio events.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

Position Overview:

• Teach engaging art classes for elementary-aged students.
• Classes held at local schools (within 5-mile radius of Montgomery) and at our studio.
• Small groups of 12–14 students with assistant support.
• Opportunity for additional hours during summer camp season.

Weekly Schedule (Consistent Through May 2026):

• Tuesday.
  • Kenwood: 2:50–4:30 PM.
  • Montgomery Studio: 5:30–7:45 PM.
• Wednesday.
  • Madeira: 3:15–5:15 PM.
• Thursday.
  • Indian Hill: 3:00–4:45 PM.
• Friday.
  • Indian Hill: 3:00–4:45 PM.
  • Studio Event: 5:15–8:45 PM.
• Saturday.
  • Birthday Parties: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.
  • Additional events as needed.

Total Weekly Hours: 15-22 hours weekly.

Responsibilities:

• Lead structured, fun, and safe art classes.
• Teach foundational skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture.
• Work with assistant to support classroom management.
• Create a respectful, encouraging learning environment.
• Organize and maintain art supplies and materials.
• Communicate professionally with parents when needed.
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience working with children (classroom, camp, after-school, or similar setting).
• Background or strong interest in art education.
• Reliable vehicle for local travel.
• Ability to transport rolling art carts and supplies.
• Professional, punctual, and dependable.
• Willing to complete background check.

Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys working in a high-energy, creative environment.
• Confident leading small groups of children.
• Organized and proactive.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Interested in growing with a creative education business.

Additional Information:

• Part-time position.
• Consistent weekly schedule.
• Increased hours available during summer programming.
• No benefits at this time.
• Travel time is not reimbursed for to and from schools.

How to Apply:

• Submit resume.
• Include a brief paragraph describing your experience working with children and art.

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.