What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Art Instructor Cleveland West position at Eager Enrichment?
Inspire young artists to create, express, and imagine!
Eager Enrichment is seeking creative and enthusiastic After-School Art Instructors to lead engaging, hands-on art classes for elementary school students. If you enjoy working with children and have a passion for art, drawing, painting, mixed media, or clay, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while sharing your creativity.
Available Positions (2026-27 School Year)
We are hiring for the following locations:
- Avon Lake: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Amherst: Tuesday & Wednesday
- Lakewood: Monday-Friday
- Olmsted Falls: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- North Royalton: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Applicants may indicate one or multiple locations of interest.
Schedule & Compensation
Pay is $35 per class for one-hour classes. Paid training will be provided locally in August. Classes are held after school in elementary schools and typically begin around 3:00 PM. The program begins the week of September 15, 2026.
What You'll Do
You'll lead engaging art classes for students in Grades K-4 using lesson plans and materials provided by Eager Enrichment. Projects include drawing, watercolor, collage, mixed media, and clay. Instructors foster creativity, self-expression, and confidence while maintaining a positive and structured classroom environment. Responsibilities also include classroom setup and cleanup, attendance tracking, and communication with staff using mobile applications.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in educational, recreational, childcare, camp, volunteer, or similar settings
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable leading groups of up to 18 students
- Available on weekday afternoons during the school year
- Comfortable using mobile apps for communication and scheduling
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
What We Provide
Eager Enrichment supplies all curriculum, lesson plans, and art materials, so no lesson planning is required. We provide paid training, ongoing support, and a flexible part-time schedule that works well for college students, substitute teachers, retired educators, artists, and creative professionals. This position also offers valuable experience for those pursuing careers in education, art therapy, child development, and related fields.
About Eager Enrichment
Eager Enrichment has been providing high-quality after-school enrichment programs throughout Ohio since 2008. Our mission is to inspire creativity, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through engaging STEM, Art, and enrichment programs. Each year, we help thousands of students discover new interests and develop new skills.
Interested? Apply today and tell us which location(s) you prefer. Join us in bringing creativity and artistic exploration to elementary students throughout Northeast Ohio!
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