Preschool Sensory Arts and Crafts Teacher (Los Angeles)

About This Job

Preschool Sensory Art Instructor (Los Angeles)

Compensation: $20 to $26 per hour, in addition to sick pay and performance bonuses.

Employment Type: Part-time position.

Duration: Long-term engagement.

Job Overview:

Our team is looking for an imaginative and energetic Arts and Crafts Instructor to facilitate interactive, enjoyable, and sensory-focused art sessions for toddlers. The role involves conducting art classes for children between the ages of 0 and 5, fostering their creative development, and aiding in the enhancement of fine motor skills through tactile, hands-on projects. Positions are available across various locations in Los Angeles County. The weekly schedule ranges from 10 to 35 hours, and paid training will commence right away.

Primary Duties:

• Execute prepared lesson plans and organize diverse sensory activities for young children, employing materials like paint, adhesive, modeling clay, and dried pasta.
• Establish a lively and captivating educational atmosphere that promotes discovery, trial and error, and creative expression.
• Manage the classroom environment, remain attentive to all ongoing activities, and collaborate with parents to promote their participation during sessions.
• Cultivate a warm and supportive connection with every child, assisting in the development of social and emotional abilities through group exercises and play.
• Ensure a consistently safe setting by providing appropriate supervision and assistance to all children.
• Participate in meetings with fellow instructors and supervisors to review lesson strategies, student advancement, and any concerns.
• Clean and maintain all classroom supplies and inform management when studio materials need replenishing.
• Handle the preparation, cleanup, and general upkeep of the studio to guarantee a welcoming and impeccably clean classroom for each session. Duties include both front-of-house and back-of-house tasks.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Must have consistent availability on weekend days as well as certain weekdays.
• Prior experience working with toddlers and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting their learning and development.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to cooperate with parents, coworkers, and management.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail, ensuring all assigned responsibilities are completed promptly.
• Dedication to establishing a secure and encouraging educational space.
• Dependable personal transportation and valid insurance (public transportation or ride-sharing services are not suitable for this role).
• Must be a reasonably capable singer and feel at ease leading songs and dances.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Possesses a congenial, approachable, and optimistic demeanor with natural charisma.
• Familiar with fundamental art supplies and methods.
• Comfortable establishing clear guidelines and expectations with participating families.
• Confident when presenting to groups of children and adults.
• Naturally adept at building rapport with both children and adults.
• A self-motivated individual who can work independently, manage multiple tasks, and operate confidently in a dynamic classroom setting.

If you are passionate about creativity, adore working with young children, and do not mind getting your hands dirty, we are eager to connect with you. Submit your application today to become part of our team. Please provide your resume, a cover letter, and a short introductory video that highlights your personality.

All candidates must be willing to complete a criminal background check.