Arts & Crafts Instructor

1 week ago


Chicago, United States Impact Kids Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Us:
Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 5 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs

Who We Are Looking For:
Looking for experienced individuals for teaching and instruction of arts & crafts classes and camps. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through art, creativity and self-expression. The ideal candidate would be an artist with considerable skill and be passionate about teaching.

This individual must provide constructive criticism, implement company curriculum, and be a team player.  Also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, which include the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger community.

A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Experience Requirements:
A Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to:  academic/tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. 

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Essential Job Responsibilities:
The arts & crafts instructor is responsible for the supervision of students, giving specific instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.
  • Provide daily arts & crafts instruction to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.
  • Excellent planning, organization, communication and time management skills.
  • Familiar with Sketching, Painting, and Mixed Media materials such as pencil, charcoal, acrylic paint, brushes, color markers, crayons, watercolor and craft paper.
  • Engage kids positively, encourage creative thinking, hands-on projects.
  • Promote and stimulate interest and participation in art.
  • Responsible for the inventory, ordering, care and maintenance of all related supplies and equipment.
  • Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
  • Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
  • Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
  • Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
  • Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
  • Have fun

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.

Powered by JazzHR

pDtkquKNyK



  • Chicago, United States Impact Kids Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Us:Impact Dojo is a young, innovative company revolutionizing the way martial arts is taught to children and adults. Founded in 2015 in the Chicagoland area, Impact Dojo has experienced tremendous growth and is looking for the right people to join its team. Who We Are Looking For: Impact Dojo is seeking a highly motivated,...

  • Cl- Acting Instructor

    19 hours ago


    Chicago, United States Fourth Presbyterian Church Full time

    **SUMMER DAY ACTING TEACHER - Chicago Lights Summer Day** April 2024 Classification: Non-exempt Status: Seasonal, Part-Time Reports to: Program Manager of Tutoring and Summer Day Director of Tutoring and Summer Day **Program Description** **Chicago Lights Summer Day** is a six-week program that provides a safe place for 125 first through ninth graders...

  • Cello Instructor

    2 days ago


    Chicago, United States FAME Center Full time

    **Position**:Cello Instructor **Location**:Chicago, IL **Organization Description**:FAME Center was established as a 501(c)(3) in 2018 with a mission to provide transformative multi-disciplinary arts education to youth and adults in the Chicago-area. Founded on the belief that everyone should have access and opportunity to experience the arts, FAME Center...


  • Chicago, United States Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:The Art Activity Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing the Arts program. The Art Activity Specialist must offer diversified art programming such as fine arts, arts and crafts, and mixed media options. The Art Activity Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the club art room and...


  • Chicago, United States Once Upon Our Time Capsule Full time

    **Job Type**:Contract/ Hourly **Job Department**:Education **Pay**: $35/hour **When**: In July (with potential to extend job in the Fall) **Where**: Should have a car and/ or should be easily able reach through public transport south side neighborhoods **Once Upon Our Time Capsule**: Once Upon Our Time Capsule is a non-profit focused on supporting youth...

  • Junior Art Director

    Found in: Resume Library US A2 - 7 days ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Arc Full time

    Job Description Arc is searching for a Junior Art Director who can collaborate with copywriters and work under the direction of a Creative Lead to create and adapt National Brand and Retailer programs. Candidates should be quick learners and self-starters who thrive in fast paced environments and feel comfortable sharing their perspectives. We want someone...

  • Licensed Architect

    1 week ago


    Chicago, United States Black Spectacles Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWant to help make the world a safer, more sustainable and more creative place? It may sound like a lofty goal, but that’s exactly what we’re doing at Black Spectacles. Our platform attracts architects around the world who want to push the limits of their industry. Our content — which includes podcasts, design tutorials and...

  • Temporary Summer Instructors, TRIO Upward Bound Program

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States Prairie State College Full time

    Position Summary Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides services designed to improve academic, career, and personal skills to prepare first-generation (neither parent has a four-year degree) and low-income high school students to be successful in high school and college. The Summer Instructor will be responsible for assisting students...


  • Chicago, United States The Chicago High School for the Arts Full time

    **Special Education/Diverse Learners Teacher **for the school year 2023-24 **Job Identification** Title: Special Education / Diverse Learners Teachers Department: Education Classification: Full-time instructor **General Summary** The Chicago High School for the Arts develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through...


  • Chicago, United States Fourth Presbyterian Church Full time

    Chicago Lights Summer Day Program.._ **Summary** Chicago Lights Summer Day is a six-week program that provides a safe place for 125 first through ninth graders to learn and engage in academic classes and art instruction each summer. At the end of the session, students present a dynamic, multicultural arts performance for the community. Students primarily...


  • Chicago, United States National Louis University Full time

    School Psychology Adjunct Instructor ID 2023-1106 Job Locations US-IL-Chicago Category College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Position Type Adjunct Faculty Overview We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. National Louis University's Undergraduate...

  • Physical Science Adjunct Instructor

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago


    Chicago, United States National Louis University Full time

    Overview We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. National Louis University’s Undergraduate College is seeking Environmental Biology Adjunct Instructors to join our team, to instruct SCI 101(Physical Science) . At all levels, undergraduate to doctoral, our instructors prepare educators to make a difference in...

  • Project Manager

    7 days ago


    Chicago, United States EPIP Full time

    Institutional Relations develops and stewards philanthropic relationships with corporate, foundation, and government entities that align with the values and mission of the Art Institute of Chicago. The team analyzes and crafts processes to facilitate this work, including the cultivation and stewardship of gifts for operating, exhibition, and special project...


  • Chicago, United States National Louis University Full time

    Environmental Biology Adjunct Instructor (Chicago Loop) ID 2023-1165 Job Locations US-IL-Chicago Category Undergraduate College Position Type Adjunct Faculty Overview We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. National Louis University's Undergraduate...

  • Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago


    Chicago, United States National Louis University Full time

    Overview National Louis University’s Undergraduate College is seeking Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructors to join our team. About NLU: National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a...


  • Chicago, United States National Louis University Full time

    Human Resources Adjunct Instructor ID 2024-1351 Job Locations US-IL-Chicago Category Undergraduate College Position Type Adjunct Faculty Overview National Louis University's Undergraduate College is seeking Human Resources Adjunct Instructors to join our team.Who we are:We are a team of...

  • Term Faculty

    1 week ago


    Chicago, United States DePaul University Full time

    **Full-time Faculty Positions** **Part-time Faculty Positions** Posting Details **Job ID**: 114055 **Rank**: Instructor/Professional Lecturer - **College/School**: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences **Responsibilities**: The Criminology Program at DePaul University is the second largest major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The...

  • Executive Director

    1 week ago


    Chicago, United States Creative Evolutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description:About Us In 1977, the Black Theatre Alliance was founded by Abena Joan Brown, Okoro Harold Johnson, Useni Perkins, and Pemon Rami focused on providing resources, community support, and visibility for the Black Theater in Chicago. In 1990, the Black Theatre Alliance changed its name to the African American Arts Alliance to...

  • Hobby Lobby Job Application

    Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States Hobby Lobby Full time

    Job Description: Hobby Lobby offers a rewarding career with a company that is a leader in the arts and craft industry. We are looking for top talent! As a Co-Manager you are taking the first step in becoming a Store Manager and advancing to multi-unit management. We need leaders who are involved, engaged and encouraging. [ads1] Job Responsibilities: Take...

  • Human Resources Adjunct Instructor

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 7 days ago


    Chicago, United States National Louis University Full time

    Overview National Louis University’s Undergraduate College is seeking  Human Resources Adjunct Instructors  to join our team. Who we are: We are a team of dedicated educators who have been working together to build an amazing program that supports first-generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work fearlessly to educate and...