Art teacher assistant

Overview

We are seeking a creative, responsible, energetic, and highly organized Assistant Art Teacher to join our team at The Grove!

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, enjoys art and education, and can help create a positive, safe, structured, and inspiring learning environment.

This position requires someone who is dependable, proactive, patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing groups of children of different ages and abilities.

The Assistant Art Teacher will support the lead teacher with classroom instruction, student supervision, art activities, preparation, and daily studio operations.

We are looking for a team player who takes initiative, can multitask effectively, and understands the importance of professionalism, safety, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

Classroom Management & Student Supervision

• Assist the lead teacher in supervising and managing groups of children.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, positive, and organized classroom environment.
• Support age-appropriate classroom rules, routines, and behavioral expectations.
• Redirect challenging behavior calmly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Keep students actively engaged and appropriately supervised throughout all activities.
• Support children with different learning styles, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Assist with safe student arrival, transitions, and dismissal procedures.
• Never leave children unattended or release a child to an unauthorized individual.

Art Instruction & Creative Support

• Assist in teaching age-appropriate art projects and creative activities.
• Prepare art supplies, materials, workstations, and classroom demonstrations.
• Encourage creativity, independence, confidence, and artistic expression.
• Provide individual assistance while encouraging students to complete their own work.
• Help adapt projects based on students’ ages and abilities.
• Support the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and maintaining the class schedule.

Organization & Daily Operations

• Set up and clean classrooms before, between, and after sessions.
• Maintain art supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in an organized condition.
• Assist with inventory and communicate when materials need replenishment.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Help ensure classes begin and end on time.
• Assist with workshops, special events, camps, and other studio activities as scheduled.
• Follow established procedures for cleaning, sanitation, and safe handling of art materials.

Professionalism & Teamwork

• Communicate respectfully and professionally with students, parents, teachers, and management.
• Follow instructions, policies, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Take initiative while respecting the lead teacher’s direction and classroom structure.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and families.
• Respect the confidentiality of student, family, and business information.
• Immediately report injuries, accidents, behavioral concerns, safety hazards, or suspected child abuse to the appropriate supervisor and authorities when required by law.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Educational background, coursework, or experience in Education, Early Childhood Education, Art Education, Fine Arts, Child Development, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom, school, art studio, camp, after-school program, or similar setting.
• Strong classroom management and child-supervision skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with children and adults.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently when appropriate, and collaborate with a team.
• Patience, creativity, emotional maturity, and adaptability.
• Dependable attendance and availability for assigned shifts.
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Education, Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching or assisting with children’s art classes.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management.
• Familiarity with a variety of art materials, techniques, and creative projects.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience working with multiple age groups.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Child Safety & Professional Requirements

Because this position involves working directly with children, maintaining a safe and professional environment is an essential responsibility.

The selected candidate must:

• Successfully complete all legally required background screening and child-safety clearances before beginning unsupervised work with children.
• Follow all applicable child-protection laws and studio policies.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and use respectful, nonphysical behavior-management techniques.
• Never use corporal punishment, humiliation, threats, or inappropriate language toward students.
• Follow studio policies regarding personal phone use, photography, videos, and social media.
• Never photograph, record, or share student images or personal information without proper authorization.
• Follow established emergency procedures, incident-reporting protocols, and student pickup policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, business operations, and proprietary teaching materials.
• Perform duties within the scope of the position and seek guidance when necessary.

Schedule & Employment Expectations

• Part-time position with scheduling based on studio needs and agreed availability.
• Availability for afternoons, weekends, school breaks, or special events may be required depending on the schedule.
• Consistent punctuality, dependable attendance, and advance communication regarding scheduling conflicts are expected.
• Additional duties reasonably related to the position may be assigned as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We are especially interested in someone who is:

Responsible, patient, trustworthy, loyal, creative, organized, proactive, energetic, and genuinely passionate about working with children.

Someone who can recognize what needs to be done without constant reminders, handle multiple responsibilities calmly, and contribute to a warm, structured, and professional learning environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, relevant experience working with children, educational background, and general availability.

Join our team and help inspire young artists through creativity, learning, and imagination!

The Grove is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable employment laws.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person