Part-Time, Weekday Afternoons, School Breaks and Summer

Inspire Creativity. Make Art. Make a Difference.

Green Art Labs is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and dependable Teaching Artists to lead hands-on art experiences for children in schools and community settings. Our programs encourage imagination, creative confidence, and environmental awareness through process-based art with reusable materials. 

Whether you're teaching an after-school class, leading a school workshop, or facilitating a week of summer camp, you'll help children explore, experiment, create, and discover the joy of making eco-art.

No formal art teaching degree is required. We provide paid training, curriculum, lesson plans, and all necessary materials. We're looking for educators and creative individuals who enjoy working with children and creating engaging learning experiences.

What You'll Do

After completing our paid training program, you will:

• Lead engaging, hands-on art classes for students of all ages

• Facilitate after-school enrichment classes, community workshops and seasonal camps

• Encourage creativity through open-ended, process-based art activities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Set up and organize art materials before each class and clean up afterward

• Foster curiosity, collaboration, and self-expression

• Travel to local schools and community locations throughout San Diego County

• Represent Green Art Labs with professionalism, enthusiasm, and care

What We're Looking For

Our ideal Teaching Artist is:

• Passionate about working with children ages 5–12

• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic

• Comfortable leading groups of children in a classroom or workshop setting

• Patient, organized, dependable, and adaptable

• Interested in art, creativity, sustainability, or environmental education

• Able to confidently follow lesson plans while encouraging student creativity

• Reliable with personal transportation and a valid driver's license

• Available for at least two weekday afternoons each week (after 2:00 p.m.)

• Available to teach during select school breaks and summer camps

Why Join Green Art Labs?

• Express your creativity and be present with young artists

• Inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and makers

• Teach joyful, meaningful art experiences without the pressure of perfection

• Work with thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly curriculum and materials

• Receive paid training and ongoing support from an experienced team

• Enjoy a flexible schedule that works well for artists, educators, college students, and creative professionals

• Make a positive impact in your community while doing work you'll genuinely enjoy

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and program type

• Paid training and ongoing professional development

• Flexible, part-time schedule

• All curriculum, lesson plans, and art materials provided

• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel between teaching locations

• Opportunities to teach after-school enrichment classes, school workshops, camps, community programs, and special events

• Rewarding work that inspires creativity, confidence, and environmental stewardship

About Green Art Labs

Green Art Labs inspires creativity through hands-on, process-based art experiences that connect children with imagination, innovation, and sustainability. We believe every child is an artist, and our mission is to nurture creative confidence while encouraging environmental responsibility through meaningful art experiences.

Our programs include after-school enrichment classes, school workshops, camps, community art events, and creative learning experiences throughout San Diego County.

Join our team and help inspire the next generation of creative thinkers, artists, and environmental stewards.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to joan@greenartlabs.com.