Graphic Design Teacher

LOCATION: MUST be located in California.

We are seeking a dedicated enrichment teacher to provide personalized instruction to a middle school student. Instruction would be a hybrid of in person/remote. The candidate should have a passion for teaching and the ability to engage younger learners. The role requires educators who are not only capable of delivering customized lessons, but also of fostering a nurturing and challenging educational environment that inspires curiosity and academic excellence.

COMPENSATION: $90/hour

GOAL: Our goal at Aspen Learning Lab is to inspire students to love learning through hands-on activities, curiosity, and positive reinforcement while meeting social, emotional, and academic milestones. We are looking for creative teachers who are passionate about learning and want to share that passion with our students. We are looking for teachers who are able to create engaging lesson plans based on each student’s needs, pivot when necessary, problem solve, and think critically!

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Instruction

• Deliver personalized instruction for middle school aged students
• Create a mini course in graphic design for beginner students
• Ability to pull from various curricula to ensure a balanced and engaging approach. Curriculum design experience is necessary as this role provides freedom for innovation.

Support for Young Learners

• Balance the academic needs of the student with social/emotional learning, employing patience, creativity, and empathy.
• Foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning in students.
• Communicate regularly with organization, parents/guardians about student progress and strategies for continued growth.

Qualifications:

• Education: a bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree encouraged.
• Credential: Multiple Subject (K-8) preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years classroom or teaching experience
• Curriculum: Ability to lesson plan and curate engaging curricula.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain topics and provide regular feedback to organization and parents.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Assessment/Feedback: Utilize informal and formal assessments to monitor and assess student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly

Additional Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates on student’s progress.
• Comfortable leading with creative ideas, lesson planning, and curriculum.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:

• Resume detailing your relevant teaching experience and qualifications.
• Cover Letter answering the following questions: What makes you an ideal candidate? What sets you apart from other educators in your field? What subjects do you enjoy teaching? What is your expertise?

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person