After-School Digital Animation & Art Instructor (Part-Time)

Location: On-site at partner schools (varies by assignment)Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week after school for ~10 weeksAdditional Opportunities: Some instructors run 2–4 hours per week or multiple assignmentsStart Dates: Rolling openings throughout the school yearCompensation: $50+ per instructional hour (flexible based on experience)About The RoleConcorde Education is seeking an engaging Digital Animation Instructor to lead a short-format after-school enrichment class. Students will explore the basics of animation and learn how movement, timing, and visual storytelling bring characters and scenes to life.Classes focus on hands-on creative projects using school-approved tools (often Chromebooks and browser-based animation software).This is a once-per-week enrichment class, typically running for about 10 weeks, with flexible pacing based on student needs.Example TopicsStudents May Explore Topics Such AsAnimation basics (frames, timing, loops, fps)Storyboarding and visual storytellingCharacter and background designFrame-by-frame animation or simple motion graphicsStop-motion and GIF animationTiming sound or music with motionExporting animations for sharing or presentationConstructive peer feedback and creative revisionTools may include Wick Editor or similar web-based animation platforms.ResponsibilitiesLead engaging project-based animation sessionsDemonstrate animation concepts in an accessible way for beginnersSupport students as they design and create short animationsAdapt activities based on student age and available technologyFoster a creative and respectful classroom environmentCommunicate with school staff and Concorde program coordinatorsGuide students toward completing a final animation projectQualificationsMinimum 60 college creditsExperience with animation, digital media, or motion graphicsExperience working with school-age students (school, camp, tutoring, etc.)Strong communication and classroom facilitation skillsReliable, punctual, and professionalComfortable using Chromebooks and web-based creative toolsWho This Role Is Great ForTeachers or teaching assistantsCollege students studying animation, art, film, or designDigital artists or animatorsCreative professionals looking for flexible part-time workAnyone who enjoys helping students bring ideas to life through animation