After School Comic Book Instructor (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Location : On-site at a partner school (varies by assignment)

Schedule : 1–4 hours per week, after school

Program Length: ~10 weeks

Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules

Compensation : $50+ per instructional hour (flexible based on experience, program, and commute)

About The Role

Concorde Education is seeking a Comic Book Creation Instructor to lead engaging after-school programs for students. This role focuses on helping students create their own comics through storytelling, character design, and visual art.

Instructors will guide students through a hands-on, project-based process where they develop original ideas and bring them to life through illustrated narratives. Programs are designed for beginner to intermediate students, with flexibility based on grade level and site needs.

What You’ll Teach

• Students will learn how to create a comic from concept to final product. Topics may include:
• Character design and development
• Story structure (beginning, middle, end)
• Comic paneling and page layout
• Dialogue, captions, and visual storytelling
• Drawing techniques (expressions, action, perspective)
• Drafting, revising, and completing a short comic project
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead structured, engaging sessions focused on comic creation
• Guide students through the full creative process from idea to finished comic
• Adapt instruction for different artistic skill levels
• Create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages creativity
• Provide feedback and support student progress
• Communicate with program staff regarding attendance and session updates
• Support a culminating project or presentation (if applicable)
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits (completed or in progress)
• Experience in art, illustration, comic creation, or creative writing
• Experience working with students (schools, camps, tutoring, or youth programs)
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
  
  

Who This Role Is Great For

• Artists, illustrators, and comic creators
• Art teachers and education majors
• College students in art, design, or creative writing programs
• Creative professionals who enjoy working with youth
  
  

About Concorde Education

Concorde Education partners with schools nationwide to provide engaging after-school programs in STEM, arts, and enrichment topics. We connect instructors with flexible, part-time teaching opportunities that make a meaningful impact on students.