Art Tutor (Paid Position)

Art Tutor (Paid Position)

Mountainside, NJ

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City that empowers children affected by cancer through arts education. Our programs support emotional healing and self-expression through creative mediums including visual art, music, acting, writing, poetry, and singing.

Position Overview

A Free Bird is seeking a compassionate and creative Art Tutor to provide in-person visual arts instruction for children affected by cancer in Mountainside, New Jersey. The tutor will work with children ages 4–18, creating engaging, age-appropriate art experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, and emotional expression in a supportive environment. This is a paid position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging in-person art sessions for children ages 4–18 using a variety of artistic mediums.
• Develop and submit structured lesson plans to the Programs Director and/or Take Flight Programs Coordinator.
• Adapt lessons to meet each child's interests, developmental level, and individual needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment that promotes creativity and self-expression.
• Document completed artwork by photographing projects and submitting all required materials.
• Complete pre-session and post-session evaluations via Google Forms.
• Observe participant well-being and promptly communicate any concerns to the appropriate A Free Bird staff member.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with children, parents, caregivers, and program staff.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging workspace during each session.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Arts Education, or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience teaching art or working with children in an educational, community, or therapeutic setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, patient, dependable, and adaptable.
• Experience working with children affected by serious illness is a plus.

Time Commitment

• Paid position
• On-site in Mountainside, New Jersey
• 4-hour sessions (weekly or as scheduled)

Our Culture

At A Free Bird, we believe our volunteers are family.

We foster a friendly, collaborative, and positive environment where volunteers support one another, learn together, and work toward one shared mission: helping children with cancer discover hope through creativity.

We're passionate about using technology to improve how we serve our community and continuously innovate the way nonprofits operate.