What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Studio Classroom Assistant — Part-Time position at Insight Fine Art Studio?
Insight Fine Art Studio | Skokie, IL
Thursdays, approximately 3:30–8:00 PM
$17–$19/hour
Part-time
We are a working art studio. NO PHONE CALLS OR VISITS TO THE STUDIO, PLEASE!!
Insight Fine Art Studio is looking for a friendly, dependable Classroom Assistant to help keep our busy art classes running smoothly.
This is a hands-on support position working alongside an experienced art instructor. You won't be responsible for teaching the class or developing lessons. Instead, you'll help create an organized, welcoming environment where the instructor can focus on teaching and students can focus on making art.
If you enjoy art, genuinely like working with kids, and are the kind of person who notices what needs to be done and jumps in to help, you could be a great fit.
What You'll Do
You'll help the instructor with the day-to-day flow of classes, including:
- Greeting students and parents as they arrive
- Taking attendance and helping students get settled
- Setting up art materials and supplies before and during class
- Gathering materials for students as they work
- Preparing palettes and other materials
- Printing reference images as needed
- Getting student artwork out and ready for class
- Helping students with simple project needs under the direction of the instructor
- Keeping tables, supplies and work areas organized
- Washing brushes, palettes and art materials
- Cleaning tables and classroom areas
- Sweeping and mopping as needed
- Moving easels and light art supplies
- Taking out trash
- Answering the studio phone when needed
- Greeting parents and answering basic questions
- Helping with end-of-class pickup and cleanup
- Pitching in wherever needed to keep the classroom running smoothly
Who We're Looking For
You do not need to be a professional artist, experienced art teacher, or have an art degree.
You should:
- Have some familiarity with drawing, painting or art materials
- Genuinely enjoy working with children and teens
- Be especially comfortable interacting with kids approximately ages 8–13
- Be friendly and comfortable speaking with parents
- Have good organizational skills
- Be willing to clean, organize and take care of materials
- Be able to follow an instructor's direction while also noticing things that need to be done
- Be comfortable working in a busy, active classroom
- Be dependable, punctual and consistent
Reliability is especially important for this position. Our students benefit from having familiar, consistent people in the classroom each week. Applicants must be able to commit to the Thursday schedule for the full class session and should not anticipate frequent schedule conflicts or absences.
Schedule
The position will initially be Thursdays from approximately 3:30–8:00 PM at our Skokie studio.
Additional hours may become available in the future.
Compensation
$17–$19 per hour, depending on experience.
This is a part-time position and does not include benefits.
About Insight Fine Art Studio
Insight Fine Art Studio is a welcoming drawing and painting studio in Skokie offering structured art instruction for children, teens and adults. Students work on individual projects with supportive guidance from experienced instructors in a friendly, creative studio environment.
This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys art and working with young people and would like a consistent, part-time position in a creative environment.
To apply, please send your resume along with a short note telling us about yourself, your experience with art and/or working with kids, and why this position interests you.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19