Art Instructor

After-School Art Instructor

The Art Spark | Montgomery, Ohio
Part-Time Position
Approximately 20 Hours Per Week (opportunities for more hours)
Starting Fall 2026
$11-$17 per Hour
(No benefits offered at this time)

Turn Your Passion for Art and Teaching Into Meaningful Classroom Experience.
The Art Spark is seeking a creative, enthusiastic Art Instructor to lead and support after-school art programs for elementary-aged students throughout the Cincinnati area. This position offers hands-on experience teaching art, facilitating creative projects, managing classroom activities, and inspiring young artists in both school-based and studio environments.

You'll work directly with children in small-group settings, collaborate with classroom assistants, and become part of a supportive team dedicated to fostering creativity and confidence through art education.

Why Join The Art Spark?
Make an Impact Through Art:

• Lead engaging art classes for elementary-aged students.
• Inspire creativity through hands-on artistic exploration.
• Help students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-expression.
• Create positive and memorable learning experiences.

Grow as an Educator:

• Gain valuable experience in classroom leadership and student engagement.
• Implement art lessons across a variety of media and techniques.
• Develop communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Collaborate with experienced educators and creative professionals.

Supportive Team Environment:

• Work alongside passionate art instructors and teaching assistants.
• Receive ongoing guidance and support.
• Be part of a collaborative, student-centered culture.

Consistent Schedule with Additional Opportunities:

• Regular weekly hours throughout the school year.
• Additional paid opportunities through camps, birthday parties, workshops, and special events.
• Potential for expanded responsibilities and long-term employment opportunities.

About The Art Spark:
Founded in 2010, The Art Spark is a women-owned children's art studio dedicated to nurturing creativity through hands-on artistic exploration. We provide after-school enrichment programs, camps, studio classes, and special events throughout the Cincinnati area.

Our mission goes beyond teaching artistic techniques. We encourage children to ask questions, solve problems creatively, take risks, and discover their own artistic voice in a supportive environment.
With small class sizes and a collaborative teaching approach, we create meaningful experiences for both students and instructors.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist engaging, age-appropriate art classes for elementary-aged students.
• Teach foundational skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and creative exploration.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and fellow instructors.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain art materials and supplies.
• Support student creativity while maintaining classroom structure and safety.
• Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, and team members as needed.
• Assist with studio operations, organization, and special events.
• Follow our behavior policy requirements.
• Must be physically capable of transporting rolling art carts, art supplies, and classroom materials to and from program sites, including navigating stairs and carrying materials over short distances as needed.

Weekly Schedule:
Monday:

• Administrative tasks (social media, inventory, organization, studio upkeep): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• After-School Program in Loveland: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Wednesday:

• After-School Program in Mt. Lookout: 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Thursday:

• Art Club at The Art Spark Studio in Montgomery: 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Friday:

• Studio Events in Montgomery: 5:15 PM – 8:45 PM.

Saturday:

• Birthday Parties in Montgomery: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
• Additional special events, camps, and seasonal programming may be available.
• Approximate Weekly Hours: 20

Qualifications:
Preferred:

• Degree coursework in Art Education, Fine Arts, Education, or a related field.
• Experience working with children through schools, camps, tutoring, after-school programs, childcare, or recreation programs.
• Interest in arts education and youth development.

Required:

• Reliable transportation for travel between school and studio locations.
• Ability to transport rolling art carts and classroom supplies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Professional, dependable, and punctual.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Opportunities for Growth:
The Art Spark is committed to developing talented educators and team members. This position offers opportunities for additional hours, expanded teaching responsibilities, and potential long-term employment for individuals who demonstrate strong performance and a commitment to our mission.

How to Apply?

Please submit:

• Resume.

Brief paragraph describing:

• Your experience working with children.
• Your background in art, education, or creative instruction.
• Why you are interested in joining The Art Spark team.

About The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom:

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.