Visual Artist Teacher During School hours

Movement, Music, Theatre & Visual Arts instructors, During-school:

Starting Arts is looking for experienced and enthusiastic Visual Art instructor to work in our during-school arts education programs in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates are comfortable working with students in grades TK-5th grade. 

Teaching experience is required, however, a teacher credential is not required.   

This is a part-time position. Commuting is required therefore reliable transportation is necessary. Artists work between 2-5 days per week, providing flexibility with additional work or academic schedules.  Our next during school rotation begins in mid January with on boarding and mentor opportunities beginning in early December.

Required Qualifications - A successful candidate has:

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably with groups of 20 or more students


• Willingness to adhere to our standardized curriculum of the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards (VAPA)


• Experience implementing lesson plans


• Clear communication skills; ability to respond to emails with SA program directors and school administration in a timely manner


• Ability to demonstrate instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners 


• Experience in teaching neurodivergent and physically challenged students is a plus


• Ability to organize age appropriate activities for the purpose of ensuring student engagement and participation


• Ability to manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment


• Lesson plans that support equity, inclusion and diversity


• Dependable personal transportation to transport art supplies

We are also looking for someone who is:

• Punctual, organized, and adaptable to classroom environments


• A diplomatic, clear, and effective communicator and has the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively


• Knowledgeable of south bay traffic patterns and has reliable transportation.  

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay Rate: $40.00 to $50.00 /hour

About Us

Starting Arts is a non-profit arts education organization founded in 2000 with a mission to make arts education accessible to all students in the Bay Area. We believe in the tremendous impact the arts have on students, and serve over 100 schools spanning from Menlo Park to Gilroy.  Starting Arts provides Music, Dance, Theatre, & Visual Arts in the classroom in 6 and 8 week rotations. Starting Arts also provides before and after school programs, featuring high quality musical theatre productions, choir programs, or other arts enrichment onsite. For more information please visit www.startingarts.com.

To apply, please fill out application at: http://www.startingarts.com/apply

Cover letter or Letter of Introduction recommended.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Starting Arts does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, race, ethnic background, veteran status, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical information, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender or religion.