Creative Art Teacher (Volunteer) at Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE)

Job Description

• The Creative Art Teacher (Volunteer) role is strictly a free service to humanity.
• It is designed for passionate individuals who wish to selflessly offer their artistic skills to empower children and youth.
• There is no financial compensation attached to this position.

Overall purpose of the role:

• The Creative Art Teacher (volunteer) is responsible for inspiring and nurturing creativity in children and youth through art-based activities. 
• The role aims to foster self-expression, confidence, and creative skill-building among vulnerable children and young people in the community. 
• The Teacher will plan, facilitate, and support art and creative sessions to promote holistic child development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging art and creative workshops for children and youth.
• Facilitate drawing, painting, crafts, storytelling, and other expressive activities.
• Support children in building their creative confidence and expressing their ideas.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to integrate art into community events and programs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for participants.
• Document participation and progress, and contribute to reports on activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification: NCE, B.Ed, B.A (Education, Fine Arts, Creative Arts, or related fields)
• Experience: Experience teaching or working with children (formal or informal)
• A teaching qualification or experience in creative arts education is preferred.
• Strong passion for working with children and empowering their creativity.
• Ability to dedicate at least two sessions per week (about 2–3 hours each).
• Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for community development.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child protection training (provided by ARISE).
• Language required: Fluency in oral and written English is required, and a Native Language of the area would be an added advantage.