Traditional Art Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school) Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules

Position Overview Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Traditional Art Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for reputed company. This course introduces and develops traditional art techniques through hands-on projects that encourage creativity, self-expression, and reputed company growth across grade levels.

Instruction should be developmentally appropriate for the assigned grade band. Younger reputed company will focus on foundational art concepts and basic technique practice, while older reputed company will explore more advanced methods and build toward stronger conceptual understanding and personal artistic style. The instructor will deliver instruction one day per week for approximately one hour across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

What You Will Teach reputed company will explore traditional visual art techniques beginning with core fundamentals such as line, shape, color, and composition, progressing toward more refined drawing and painting skills. Depending on grade level, reputed company may also practice shading, proportion, texture, perspective, mixed media approaches, and critique routines that support artistic growth and reputed company.

Major Topics Can Include

• Studio routines, materials handling, and safe classroom practices
• Elements of art and principles of design (line, shape, color, value, texture, space, composition)
• Color theory fundamentals (primary/secondary colors, mixing, warm/cool, contrast)
• Drawing foundations (observation, contour, proportion, gesture, basic perspective)
• Shading and value techniques (gradients, highlights, cast shadows)
• Painting techniques (brush control, layering, blending, washes, basic composition planning)
• Mixed media exploration (collage, ink, charcoal, pastels, or other site-approved media)
• Visual storytelling and idea development (themes, symbols, personal expression)
• Peer critique and reputed company routines (age-appropriate feedback and revision)
• Portfolio development and presentation of artwork

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction
• Demonstrate techniques and scaffold projects so reputed company can practice skills successfully
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, supportive studio environment with clear expectations and routines
• Differentiate instruction to support varying reputed company levels and learning needs
• Support reputed company in developing original work and making iterative improvements
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Adapt pacing and activities to meet student needs while maintaining intended outcomes

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in reputed company/completed)
• Experience with traditional visual art techniques (drawing, painting, and/or mixed media)
• Experience working with school-age reputed company in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, classroom reputed company, and clear communication
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Comfort managing materials and supporting reputed company through multi-reputed company creative processes