Lead Facilitators (art teachers)

OVERVIEW

Your Role - Lead Studio Facilitator

OVERVIEW We are seeking sparkly magic makers to lead our art studio programming of classes, camps, and parties.  Candidates will be hard working, friendly, motivated, responsible, and nurturing team players who thrive at guiding and inspiring young artists through colorful project work and facilitating play and process. Our Studio Facilitators will be responsible for:

  • Set- up, facilitation, and clean- up of our studio project work daily, as well as overseeing the preparation of the studio between transitions

  • Being the lead instructor, delegating and directing tasks to studio assistants to ensure a smooth operation of project work and play.

  • Caring for and supervising groups of children.

  • Supervising drop off and pick up, greeting and checking in with caretakers and families about successes and challenges.

  • In some cases- planning a curriculum that meets our standards for learning, aesthetic, and in a joyful spirit that celebrates play.

  • Maintaining a safe, clean, pleasing studio environment

  • Working with children and families to resolve any behavioral challenges or conflicts.

  • In some cases collaborating with a co- facilitator, finding a balance between roles and responsibilities and co- planning classes.

  • Delegating tasks to studio assistants.

This role will report to Lacey, Founder and Director of Oh! Canary and our Studio Managers in South Orange and Montclair.

IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL GET TO:

  • Bring creativity and ideas to a child and art centered company.

  • Be a front facing representative of our studio and our values.

  • Inspire children and families through play experiences and art exploration.

  • Write dynamic curriculum with artistic learning objectives.

  • Be a role model and shining star for your students.

  • Be an integral part of our creative team.

  • Contribute to creating a reflective work environment that inspires success, promotes creativity and is committed to joy and learning.

  • Have a flexible work schedule and a community of educators who support each other.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Belief in our company vision and value of the creative work we do for our communities.

  • 3 years of art and/ or education experience.

  • 2 years of experience planning curriculum.

  • A desire to learn quickly.

  • A love for being present with children.

  • Communication skills to help work with various people and personalities.

  • Ability to problem solve.

  • A commitment to reflecting on your work.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

  • Pride in your work.

  • An appreciation for an organized work environment.

  • Ability to delegate supporting tasks.

WHAT WE’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Openness to new ideas and ways of working

  • A genuine desire to share knowledge and learn from one another

  • A desire for open communication, feedback loops and collaboration

  • Schedule Flexibility

  • Curriculum writing and support

  • A reflective culture of team support and development.

  • Complimentary classes and family discounts for our programming.

THIS ROLE IS PROBABLY NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

  • You are not comfortable interfacing with students and families.

  • Classroom management frightens you.

  • You like ideas more than action.

  • You prefer to wait for someone else to tell you what to do.

  • You’re afraid to ask questions or say “I don’t know.” 

  • You are not willing to compromise.

  • You are not willing to clean.

  • You want to teach your own curriculum without any input or modifications.

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE & LOCATION

  • Compensation:

    • For Facilitators working with our pre-written curriculum, this will be a hourly payroll position to start.  Rates commiserate with experience starting at $26 an hour.

  • Schedule:

    • Part Time, scheduled seasonally, weekend availability preferred.

  • Location:

    • Oh! Canary 165 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ

    • Oh! Canary 237 Lorraine Ave, Montclair, NJ

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR RESUME/ AVAILABILITY AND TELL US WHY YOU WANT TO WORK WITH US HELLO@OHCANARY.COM