Job Description
About the Role
Autra Academy is seeking a well-rounded, passionate educator to join our diverse team of artists and teachers in a full-time position. The ideal candidate is comfortable teaching across a range of subjects, including fine art and STEAM programs such as LEGO engineering, ESL, and math, and brings genuine enthusiasm for helping students learn, create, and grow with confidence.
Our STEAM classes emphasize hands-on building, creative problem-solving, and foundational academic skills. Candidates with elementary school teaching experience will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Fine Art, or a related field (BFA, MFA, or teaching credential a plus)
• 3+ years of teaching experience with K–8th grade students; elementary classroom experience strongly preferred
• Ability to teach multiple subjects, including art and STEAM topics such as LEGO, ESL, and math
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Adaptability to engage young children while also challenging older students
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and shift smoothly between subjects and projects
• A warm, welcoming, and professional manner with students and families
• Strong interpersonal skills that help attract and retain students
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead classes of 10–15 students across art and STEAM subjects, ensuring each student’s learning, safety, and engagement needs are met.
• Help students develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, imagination, and technical ability through hands-on projects.
• Support students in developing projects from initial idea to finished result, whether an artwork or a LEGO build.
• Contribute to a well-structured, organized, and effective curriculum and lesson plans, and implement them with care.
• Manage classroom setup and cleanup, keep supplies and teaching areas organized, and teach students to care for and conserve materials responsibly.
Schedule and Travel Requirements
• This is a full-time position. Availability on weekday evenings and on Saturdays or Sundays is required.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between locations/schools are required.
Schedule & Compensation
• $22–$30 per hour, based on experience
Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training, with curriculum provided
• Paid travel time between locations
• Opportunities to grow into a Lead Instructor role
• 30+ hours per week
• Weekday afternoons, with Saturdays or Sundays required
• Seasonal camps during school breaks
• 3-month probationary period
How to Apply
If you meet these qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please email your resume and a brief introduction about yourself, including the subjects you have taught and the grade levels you have worked with. Sample lesson plans or examples of student projects are welcome but not required. We look forward to meeting you and hope you’ll enjoy teaching, learning, and growing alongside our team of educators.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
Work Location: In person