Kids Digital Art Instructor

2 days ago

Concord ON LK T, Canada Cuddles Learning Inc. Full time US$25,000 - US$40,000 per year

About Cuddles Learning

Cuddles Learning is a STEAM education company that offers digital art and coding programs for kids ages 5–13. Through our CurioCamp learning system, we deliver structured, step-by-step lessons that make creativity and technology fun and accessible. We partner with libraries, tutoring centers, and community organizations across the GTA.

About the Role

We are looking for creative and engaging Pixel Art Instructors to teach small groups of kids using our CurioCamp system. You will lead students through beginner-friendly digital art projects, help them design characters and sprites, and support them as they build confidence in their creativity and tech skills.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and has a passion for digital art or game-style pixel design.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Pixel Art classes for kids ages 5–13 using CurioCamp's structured curriculum and lesson slides
  • Sprite and character design
  • Shading, highlights, and color blending using RGB principles
  • Symmetry tools, grid drawing, and pixel-level detailing
  • Simple frame-by-frame animation
  • Designing assets for games (icons, tiles, characters, objects)
  • Demonstrate digital art techniques on platforms like , Procreate, or Canva (depending on class devices)
  • Help students understand how to work with grids, layers, palettes, and pixel brushes
  • Support students during hands-on practice, troubleshoot simple tech issues, and provide encouraging feedback
  • Use CurioCamp's badge and reward system to track engagement and motivate students
  • Prepare classroom devices (Chromebooks/iPads) and ensure they are ready before class starts
  • Maintain a positive, patient, creative atmosphere that helps young learners build confidence in digital art
  • Submit attendance and short class notes after each session

Qualifications

Must Have:

  • Experience with digital art tools (e.g., Pixilart, Procreate, Canva, or similar)
  • Enjoy working with children ages 5–13
  • Strong communication skills and patience
  • Ability to follow structured lesson plans and teaching scripts
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional

Nice to Have:

  • Experience teaching, tutoring, or leading kids' programs
  • Familiarity with pixel art, sprites, or game asset design
  • Experience using Chromebooks or iPads in a classroom or camp setting
  • Interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) education

Schedule & Locations

  • Part-time, mostly after-school and weekend classes
  • Seasonal opportunities during winter, spring, and summer camps
  • Classes take place at partner locations (libraries, learning centers, community spaces) in: Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Milton (and nearby areas, as programs expand)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 4 per week

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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