Anime and Painting & Drawing Instructor

Company Overview

Athletes Global Corporation is dedicated to empowering youth, families, and communities worldwide through transformational and innovative services. Our mission is to foster leadership, self-reliance, and success by providing impactful programs that make a difference.

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and energetic Anime and Painting & Drawing Instructor to lead after-school art classes for elementary-aged students. The instructor will guide students in exploring artistic techniques, improving fine motor skills, building confidence, and expressing creativity through structured art lessons. The instructor will also guide students through the fundamentals of anime and cartoon drawing—covering character design, facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling—while encouraging each participant’s unique artistic style.

This role requires a positive, engaging teaching style and the ability to manage small groups across two age ranges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly 60-minute drawing lessons tailored to school age participants
• Teach foundational and intermediate techniques in anime and cartoon art
• Demonstrate step-by-step drawing methods, shading, and color use
• Encourage creativity, confidence, and self-expression in a supportive environment
• Prepare lesson materials and manage classroom setup and cleanup
• Maintain attendance and communicate effectively with site staff and parents
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive learning atmosphere

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in art
• 1+ years in teaching art
• Has a reliable mode of transportation
• Competent in creating lesson plans
• Ability to adapt lessons for multiple age groups and skill levels.
• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational or recreational setting.
• Strong background in visual arts, including painting, drawing, and basic art techniques.
• Classroom management and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional work ethic.

Sites / Location / details:

Painting & Drawing - Santa Monica Parks & Recreation

Address: 2401 Santa Monica Blvd. 90404

Other Location Details: McKinley

Start Date: 1/8/26

End Date: 2/26/26

Day(s): Thursday

Time: 1:50 pm - 4:10 pm

Age or Grade:

TK - K grades 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

1st - 5th grades 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm

Anime - Santa Monica Parks & Recreation

Address: 2400 Montana Avenue, 90403

Other Location Details: Franklin

Start Date: 1/9/26

End Date: 2/27/26

Day(s): Friday

Time: 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm

Age or Grade:

1st - 5th grades

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in lesson planning?
• Are you available to work the required schedule posted in the job description?

Experience:

• art: 2 years (Required)
• teaching art: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Required)

Work Location: In person