Part-Time Art Instructor / Studio Assistant – Shakujii Koen, Tokyo
I started Shapes & Shadows, a creative drawing studio for children, in 2016. I closed the studio in 2022 when my family relocated to the U.S., and now that we’re back in Japan, I’m reopening the studio from scratch!
I’m looking for someone to help prepare for the reopening and then teach and assist with classes.
What you'll be doing
Depending on your experience, the work may include:
- Studio preparation and class coordination
- Teaching or assisting with drawing, arts & crafts in English
- Initiating fun projects
- Helping with social media when we have new content to share
Most students are Japanese children ages 4–12.
I'm looking for
Someone who:
- Genuinely enjoys working with and teaching children
- Is passionate about art and creativity
- Is responsible and willing to take ownership of their work
- Would like to grow together with the studio
You don’t necessarily need to be a professional teacher, but you need to be good at drawing and crafting. You will be trained using the studio drawing method.
Job Details
Location: Near Shakujii-koen Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line)
Start date: September 1
Hours: Approx. 2–5 hours/day
Pay (depending on the work performed):
- Studio coordination/preparation: ¥1,500/hour
- Teaching assistant: ¥2,500/hour
- Lead Teaching: ¥5,000~¥7,000/hour
The role can develop as the studio grows, so I’m especially interested in finding someone who wants to become part of what I’m rebuilding rather than simply coming in, teaching a class, and leaving.
If you're interested, please send me a message with a little about yourself, your experience with art and/or children, and what you're currently doing creatively.
Here is the link to our previous students' work: https://www.facebook.com/shapesandshadows.drawingstudio/
Thank you!