Art Teacher/Assistant Director Kids Art Studio

Children’s Art Instructor

Fibo Kids Art Academy is hiring a dependable, creative Children’s Art Instructor for a consistent, year-round position at one of our Orange County studios.

Schedule

Applicants must be available for the complete schedule:

• Tuesday–Friday, 3:00–7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Approximately 24 hours per week
• Year-round availability required

Positions may be available in Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley, or Tustin.

Pay

• Paid training: $20/hour
• Support Instructor: $23/hour
• Certified Art Instructor: $24/hour
• Long-term advancement opportunities up to $27/hour

Employees begin as Support Instructors. Advancement is based on training, performance, reliability, qualifications, longevity in the position, schedule requirements, position availability, and company needs.

What Fibo Offers

• A consistent, stable, year-round schedule
• Paid training and ongoing art-development training
• Complete curriculum and lesson plans
• Step-by-step teaching instructions
• Project samples and all art supplies
• Classroom-management systems
• No unpaid lesson planning
• Paid sick leave in accordance with California law
• A planned unpaid time-off program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Company-sponsored creative activities and team recognition
• A supportive, collaborative workplace with other creative people who care about making a positive impact in children’s lives

Paid Training

All required training is paid.

Employees complete six training modules covering:

• Assisting
• Teaching Preschool through 12th Grade
• Studio support (class cleaning, organizing and prep)
• Studio Director responsibilities

Training includes paid online learning completed at home, in-person rehearsals with a trainer, and supervised practice with students.

Rehearsals are typically held Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Assist and teach students ages 4–18
• Demonstrate drawing, painting, and mixed-media techniques
• Teach Fibo’s curriculum clearly and accurately
• Manage classroom behavior
• Encourage and support students
• Prepare and organize materials
• Complete classroom setup and cleanup
• Follow Fibo’s teaching and studio systems
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and coworkers
• Apply feedback and coaching
• Arrive reliably and on time

Qualifications

A completed degree is not required.

Strong candidates may have education, professional experience, or demonstrated ability in:

• Studio art or fine art
• Illustration
• Animation
• Graphic design
• Art history
• Art education
• Education
• Other visual-art or teaching fields

Applicants must have strong art skills, communicate clearly, enjoy working with children, and be willing to follow a structured curriculum.

Who This Position Is Ideal For

• Working artists, illustrators, designers, animators, and freelancers who develop their own creative work in the mornings and want consistent, meaningful work in the afternoons
• Future art educators who are completing a bachelor’s degree, considering or applying to a teaching credential program, or preparing for a career as a school art teacher

Many instructors stay with Fibo for several years while completing their education and preparing for student teaching or full-time school positions. During that time, they gain hands-on classroom experience teaching art to students in Preschool–12th grade, develop behavior-management and communication skills, and build a strong professional work history.

Employees who demonstrate strong performance and reliability may also earn professional references for credential programs, graduate programs, and future teaching positions.

How to Apply

Email staff@fiboart.com with the subject line:

Children’s Art Instructor Application – [Preferred Studio Location]

In your email, please include:

• Your full name
• When you would be available to start
• The Fibo location or locations where you are willing to work
• A brief description of your art background
• A brief description of any experience working with children
• A link to your artwork or portfolio, if available
• Why this schedule and position are a good fit for you

Please confirm that you are available for:

• Tuesday–Friday, 3:00–7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Friday training rehearsals from 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Selected applicants will receive instructions for submitting a short cellphone video answering several introductory questions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $27