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Art Teacher

We’re seeking a warm, friendly, reliable person who loves kids to join our Oakland, CA team as part-time Art Teacher.

Corner House Studio is looking for an Art Teacher to join our in-person teaching team for the remainder of the school year teaching art classes for kids age 4-11.

• Schedule: The general schedule to start is 1-2 part-time shifts per week. Classes are 1 hour in length and most of our teachers work 4-5 hours per shift. Our current shift openings for the Winter/Spring semester are Wednesday afternoons from 1:45 - 6:30 and Fridays 3:15 - 6:30.

• Responsibilities: Art Teachers at CHS use our well crafted curriculum and teaching philosophies to lead engaging art classes that build creative confidence in artists ages 4-12. Regular duties include preparing for art lessons, delivering our programming with creativity and authenticity, and cleaning up / resetting the studio—while always ensuring the safety and support of all children in our care. Art Teachers at CHS are also community builders; serving to welcome their students and their families, building relationships with parents and caregivers, and making the full-family experience at the studio positive and enjoyable.

• Although most of our teachers start with 2-5 classes a week, after the first 60-90 days there may be room to grow your schedule. Your availability to sub for other classes on occasion is a plus for us.

ABOUT CORNER HOUSE STUDIO: Founded in 2023 by Creative Director and lifetime artist Jen Tank, Corner House Studio is a beloved East Bay children’s art studio known for high quality, thoughtfully designed art classes and camps that build creative confidence. We help kids grow into curious, capable creators through inspiring materials, process-forward projects, real skill building and warm, patient teaching —so they leave feeling proud of what they tried, excited to keep creating, and supported by a place that feels like a second home.

We have a very active community of families who return to us for classes and camp season after season, as well as a steady stream of new folks that come join us through our marketing efforts and word of mouth.

We’re a small team doing meaningful work, and we aim to make this a place where you can do great work AND feel supported as a human.

We make decisions based on the following values:

• Community Building: We are building belonging here, not just art skills. We model empathy and inclusion and have real relationships with kids, families, and coworkers. For the right person, CHS is a place to grow—your teaching, your leadership, your confidence—while being part of a warm, values-driven community that matters.

• Patience: We practice endless patience with the kids and with each other. We assume learning is messy because it is. Mistakes happen, projects flop, someone will always forget something. You’ll be supported by teammates who stay calm, kind, and steady: even when things get messy :).

• Positive Mindset: Corner House Studio is a bright spot in a sometimes dark world. We bring warmth and encouragement, celebrate small wins, and protect the emotional tone of the studio so everyone can feel confident and supported.

• Learning & Growth: Joining our small, tight-knit and highly collaborative team is an opportunity for mentorship in many aspects of both teaching and operating a mission-driven and profitable small business. We can help our team members master skillsets that interest them and build their resumes in the direction they want to go.

This job is for you if…

• You have a BA or BFA in studio art or fine art or you bring equivalent hands-on experience and feel comfortable working across a range of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

• You are consistently available at the times listed above and are excited about getting a part-time Art teaching job in a healthy and high-functioning workplace

• You are interested in learning more about our teaching philosophy, methods and curriculum.

• You are 100% committed to showing up on time, every time, for every shift, barring an occasional sick day. Because our classes are time-based, families count on us to start and end on schedule—and with a small team, consistent attendance is essential to keeping the studio running smoothly. If this is is challenging for you, Corner House Studio won’t be a good fit

• You are a warm, friendly, outgoing people-person who loves young kids and families and genuinely wants to spend time with them

• You enjoy building relationships at work and fostering a sense of community

• You take team member feedback as an opportunity for personal and professional growth

• You enjoy keeping your spaces, tools and materials clean and tidy, and understand how important a pleasant space is to the experience we deliver

• You like the idea of being supported by a rockstar leadership team who handles scheduling, registration, getting subs, prep work, etc. so that YOU can focus your energy on teaching

This job is not for you if…

• You struggle with direct and timely communication, following up or following through

• You struggle with organization or being on time in your work or personal life

• You have a hard time adapting your teaching methods to work with students' differences or individual needs

• You don’t like the idea of teaching art to young children and focusing more on the process over the end product

• You have professional commitments or personal/health challenges that would prevent you from showing up consistently for your shift

• Your schedule is in flux, you’re not available for the listed shifts, or you’re unable to make a minimum 1-year commitment

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Greet students and families with confidence, warmth and eye-contact so as to make everyone feel seen and welcomed

• Keep children in your care safe, supervised and supported at all times

• Prepare for lessons and set up materials

• Lead and facilitate engaging art classes using our philosophy, curriculum and teaching methods and adapting for different learners

• Use inquiry and observation to support and engage artists while they work

• Keep artwork clean and organized and send home when ready

• Follow our classroom management guidelines to maintain a positive studio culture

• Clean & reset your studio at the end of each class and shift

• Keep art materials tidy and organized between classes

• Communicate warmly with caregivers sharing updates and highlights of their artist’s work

• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and in-services, or watch recordings so you can stay up-to-date on studio protocols and policies

• Direct families to the front desk for any admin, scheduling or registration questions

Skills for success:

• Warm, friendly people-person who can hold the attention of a room of wiggly kindergarteners!

• Endless patience and a genuine love for spending time with children

• High capacity for nervous-system regulation, especially in a busy environment

• A passion for the visual arts and comfort facilitating creative processes

• Ability to clearly. and openly communicate needs, boundaries, and gratitude

• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback with openness and professionalism

• Team-player, good communicator

• Reliable, professional, and trustworthy

• Desire to grow and evolve on a personal and professional level

• Desire to learn and develop new professional skills including our signature teaching methods

Compensation, benefits and opportunities for this part-time employee position:

• Pay is hourly, competitive, DOE. We pay our employees for their teaching time as well as for any meetings, admin time and paid breaks

• Sick pay is issued on accrual per the City of Oakland’s requirement of 40 hours per year

• Included in your compensation are other state-sponsored benefits like paid family leave and eligibility for the CalSavers retirement plan

• Worker’s comp and liability insurance are provided by the studio

• Career development opportunities to build and lead in-services, workshops and teacher trainings, if desired

To apply, please email us your resume and letter of interest makeart@cornerhouse.studio

We look forward to hearing from you!