Part-time Art instructor - Painting/Drawing

Art Instructor
Redwood City Clubhouse
Position: Art Instructor
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive
Our Vision: All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity
Organization Overview: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.
Position Overview: The Art Instructor is responsible for leading a safe, engaging, and supportive after-school classroom environment for high school students through visual arts instruction, facilitation, and program coordination. This role focuses on working with 9th–12th grade students, fostering creativity, self-expression, and skill development through a variety of visual art mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media.
As a part-time instructor, you will design and deliver age-appropriate visual arts activities, build positive relationships with teens, and create an inclusive space that encourages participation, artistic exploration, and confidence in creative expression. This position offers valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities through hands-on experience working with youth in an after-school setting.
The Art Instructor reports to the Creative Tech Lead and collaborates with site staff to ensure a high-quality program experience.
Lead and manage a classroom of approximately 10–20 high school students in a safe, engaging, and structured after-school environment
Plan, adapt, and deliver visual arts enrichment lessons that support creativity, skill-building, and self-expression
Facilitate life skills and team-building activities that promote collaboration, confidence, and positive youth development
Participate in supporting special events and field trips
Attend training and professional development opportunities
Commitment to BGCP's mission and vision and working with high school youth
Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment
Preferred one year of experience working with high school aged youth
Spanish fluency is a plus
Monday through Friday 2:30pm - 7:00pm (25-29 hours/week) with occasional Saturdays (9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21)

Employment Status: Part Time - Non-Exempt
Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
Sick Time: Part-time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked, and may use up to 40 hours per year
Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.
BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law.