Youth Program Instructor Opening

Painted Sky Center for the Arts has an immediate opening for a part-time youth art instructor to teach Kindergarten through 6^th grade children for our After-School Kids Art Club, in John Day, Oregon, starting in August 2024.The right person must be passionate about art and possess a desire to teach a wide variety of mediums such as: drawing, painting, clay sculpture, mixed media, cartooning, digital art making, graphic design, art theory and appreciation, collaborative group art projects and more. 

A teaching degree is not required, but candidates should have some experience of working with groups of children.  Training or formal education in arts is not required, as long as candidate can prove they have experience and skills in multiple mediums of art and the passion and ability to teach these skills to others.   

During the school year, class times are Monday-Thursday from 3:45pm-5pm and Friday mornings from 9am-12pm.  This does not include prep and clean-up time before and after class which will vary depending on the student project/s.

Pay Range is $15-17 per hour based on experience and benefits include the ability to bring your own children with you to work!

Final candidate/s will be asked to create a sample lesson plan of their proposed curriculum.

Verification of previous employment references and background check will be completed on final candidates prior to hiring.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Ability to plan and execute lesson plans

• Must be extremely dependable

• Must be a patient and kind personality type 

• Excellent collaboration, customer service, supervisory and management skills

• Proven ability to orient, train and provide support for program staff and volunteers

• Knowledge of the developmental, mental, emotional, relational, and social needs of children

• Highly organized with ability to multi-task

• Excellent communication skills with students, parents and superiors

• Should possess problem-solving and creative thinking skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently

• Capable of following directions

• Proficient computer skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• CPR Certified for children 

• Basic first aid training a plus

• Passionate and enthusiastic about art & creative education

• Focused on great student outcomes and making sure students have fun

• Always prepared, flexible and open to new ideas

• Enjoy working in a fun, but fast paced environment

• Significant first-hand experience in making art

• Passion for working with youth and creating a fun and positive interactive experience

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old based on BFOC rules (Bona fide occupational qualification) 

Send Resume to: Paintedskycenter@gmail.com 

(Subject Line should read: Attention Valerie-Resume)

Painted Sky Center for the Arts

116 NW Bridge St.,

John Day, OR. 97845

PSCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in teaching a class, contact Valerie Munyon at paintedskycenter@gmail.com.