Mosaic Arts Instructor

Summary of Position

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Mosaic Arts Instructor to lead engaging classes for teens of varying skill levels. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mosaic techniques, a love for teaching, and the ability to create a supportive and inspiring learning environment.

This is a part-time position scheduled for approximately 16-20 hours per week for 7 weeks.

• Plan and facilitate a 120‑hour curriculum, including field trips and guest speakers
• Create clear structure and support for teens, including agenda setting, creating group norms, and abiding by ASM’s supportive behavior management plan and incident reporting procedures
• Lead the teens through the planning and implementation of an end‑of‑session demonstration of learning (showcase)
• Conduct teen interviews and select teens by the roster deadline; complete data entry including interview outcomes, daily attendance, teen checklist support, program reports, teen survey administration
• Prepare program budgets in accordance with ASM guidelines
• Plan and teach mosaic art classes for beginners to advanced students
• Demonstrate techniques such as tile cutting, adhesive application, grouting, and design composition
• Supervise teens at an average ratio of 15:1 (teens : instructor)

Instructors must have a program curriculum plan. See ASM Program Planner.

• Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area
• Classroom management experience, preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders including teens, participants, parents, ASM program staff, vendors, etc.
• Intermediate computer skills, working in Google Suite
• Cultural competence

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area is preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is highly preferred
• Experience teaching, specifically teens, is highly preferred
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required

• Programs meet for 16‑20 hours per week, typically 4‑5 days a week for 4 hours each; each daily session runs 4 hours, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
• Summer programs begin in April; program sessions start June 22, 2026, and run until August 7, 2026.

$20‑27 per hour, depending on applicable experience and education.

After School Matters is a Chicago‑based nonprofit organization that annually offers after‑school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high‑school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Thirty‑five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after‑school and summer programs for high‑school teens.

We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the arts, communications, leadership, sports, and STEM fields. Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.