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Position: Art Facilitator
Organisation: Young Artists’ Guild (YAG)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract
Reports To: YAG Programme Coordinator / Management
Work Location: Assigned partner schools
Work Schedule: Based on the assigned school’s timetable and YAG operational requirements
The Art Facilitator is responsible for delivering engaging, practical, and age-appropriate visual art lessons to pupils and students in YAG partner schools. The facilitator will nurture creativity, artistic expression, critical thinking, and practical skills while ensuring that all lessons align with YAG’s curriculum, teaching standards, and programme objectives.
The successful candidate must be passionate about art education, comfortable working with children and teenagers, creative in lesson delivery, and committed to maintaining YAG’s professional standards.
A. Teaching and Lesson Delivery
Deliver structured and engaging art lessons according to the approved YAG curriculum and school timetable.
Teach appropriate art techniques, including drawing, painting, colouring, shading, collage, paper craft, mixed media, and other approved creative activities.
Prepare lesson notes, instructional materials, demonstrations, and practical activities before each class.
Adapt teaching methods to suit different age groups, abilities, and learning needs.
Encourage originality, experimentation, confidence, and independent artistic expression among learners.
Ensure that every lesson has clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes.
B. Classroom Management and Learner Welfare
Maintain a safe, organised, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
Manage learners effectively and ensure active participation during lessons.
Handle art tools, paints, scissors, and other materials responsibly, observing all relevant safety precautions.
Promote respect, teamwork, discipline, and care for shared materials.
Report any safeguarding concerns, accidents, injuries, or incidents promptly through the appropriate YAG reporting channel.
C. Art Materials and Resource Management
Identify and prepare the materials required for each lesson.
Keep an accurate record of materials received, used, and remaining.
Ensure that all equipment and art materials are handled carefully and stored appropriately.
Minimise waste and encourage learners to use resources responsibly.
Notify the YAG Programme Coordinator of material shortages or additional resource requirements in good time.
D. Assessment and Documentation
Assess learners’ progress through practical exercises, projects, observation, and completed artworks.
Maintain accurate attendance records and records of learners’ participation and progress.
Photograph or document learners’ artwork where authorised and in accordance with the school’s child-protection and privacy policies.
Submit lesson reports, progress updates, assessment records, and other required documentation within the stipulated deadlines.
Identify learners with exceptional artistic potential and recommend opportunities for further development.
E. Projects, Exhibitions, and Special Activities
Support the preparation of learners’ artworks for exhibitions, showcases, competitions, and other YAG-approved activities.
Contribute creative ideas for school art projects and themed assignments.
Assist with the planning and execution of YAG exhibitions and other approved events when required.
Ensure that learners’ work is properly labelled, preserved, and presented professionally.
F. Professional Conduct and Communication
Arrive punctually and adhere strictly to the assigned teaching schedule.
Maintain professional relationships with school staff, learners, and other stakeholders.
Communicate professionally and respectfully at all times.
Follow YAG’s curriculum, policies, teaching guidelines, and reporting procedures.
Direct all official programme-related communication, requests, complaints, and administrative matters through the designated YAG coordinator.
Refrain from negotiating fees, making independent commitments, or entering into separate service arrangements with partner schools on behalf of YAG.
Protect confidential information relating to YAG, partner schools, learners, and programme operations.
Participate in required training, evaluation sessions, and professional development activities.
A qualification or demonstrable competence in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Art Education, or a related field is preferred.
Strong practical skills in drawing, painting, and other visual art techniques.
Previous experience teaching or facilitating art activities for children and teenagers is an advantage.
Good classroom management, communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate and practical art activities.
Patience, creativity, reliability, and a genuine passion for developing young artists.
Ability to work independently while following organisational guidelines.
Willingness to undergo YAG orientation, training, and performance evaluation.
Commitment to child safeguarding, professional ethics, and confidentiality.
The Art Facilitator will be evaluated based on the following:
Punctuality and attendance.
Quality and consistency of lesson delivery.
Learner engagement, participation, and artistic development.
Compliance with the approved curriculum and teaching timetable.
Proper management of art materials and equipment.
Timely submission of lesson reports and other required records.
Professional conduct and adherence to YAG policies.
Contribution to projects, exhibitions, and the overall success of the programme.
The Art Facilitator reports directly to the designated YAG Programme Coordinator or Management representative. All lesson-related concerns, school requests, resource needs, incidents, and programme updates must be communicated through the approved reporting structure.
The facilitator is expected to represent YAG positively and protect the organisation’s reputation in every assigned school.
The facilitator’s remuneration, teaching schedule, assigned school, payment conditions, and other contractual terms shall be communicated separately in the engagement letter or contract.
The facilitator is expected to complete all assigned teaching responsibilities, documentation, and reporting requirements before the relevant service cycle is considered complete.
By accepting this role, the Art Facilitator agrees to uphold the values, standards, and professional expectations of Young Artists’ Guild and to contribute meaningfully to the artistic growth and creative confidence of every learner.
YAG Management
Young Artists’ Guild
Where Every Young Mind Holds A Masterpiece.
A qualification or demonstrable competence in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Art Education, or a related field is preferred.
Strong practical skills in drawing, painting, and other visual art techniques.
Previous experience teaching or facilitating art activities for children and teenagers is an advantage.
Good classroom management, communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate and practical art activities.
Patience, creativity, reliability, and a genuine passion for developing young artists.
Ability to work independently while following organisational guidelines.
Willingness to undergo YAG orientation, training, and performance evaluation.
Commitment to child safeguarding, professional ethics, and confidentiality.
Company Description
Where Every Young Mind Holds A Masterpiece.
Young Artists’ Guild (YAG) is a creative arts education organisation committed to nurturing artistic talent, developing creativity, and building confidence in children and young people through structured, engaging, and practical art education.
YAG partners with schools to provide quality creative arts programmes that inspire learners to explore their imagination, develop artistic skills, express themselves confidently, and discover their creative potential.
Our services are delivered through two core programmes:
1. YAG Art Club
An extracurricular art programme that provides pupils and students with practical opportunities to explore drawing, painting, crafts, mixed media, and other creative activities. The programme encourages self-expression, problem-solving, innovation, and the development of individual artistic abilities in a supportive learning environment.
2. Professional Art Facilitation and Creative Art Subject Delivery
YAG provides qualified art facilitators to schools seeking professional creative arts instruction as part of their academic timetable. This service includes curriculum planning and delivery, practical lessons, instructional materials, projects, learner assessments, and examinations, tailored to the needs and age groups of learners.
At YAG, we believe that every child possesses unique creative potential. Our mission is to make quality art education accessible, meaningful, and impactful while helping schools create opportunities for artistic exploration, talent development, and lifelong learning.
Beyond teaching art techniques, we aim to equip young people with essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, patience, discipline, collaboration, and entrepreneurial awareness.
Through our programmes, school partnerships, creative projects, and art exhibitions, YAG seeks to build a community where young artists are encouraged to learn, create, innovate, and thrive.
Our Vision: To become a leading provider of creative arts education, empowering the next generation of artists, innovators, and creative thinkers.
Our Mission: To nurture young creative minds through quality art education, professional facilitation, practical experiences, and opportunities for artistic growth.
Our Core Values:
Creativity: Encouraging imagination, originality, and innovation.
Excellence: Maintaining high standards in teaching and programme delivery.
Growth: Developing artistic skills and individual potential.
Integrity: Building trust through professionalism and accountability.
Inclusion: Creating opportunities for every learner to explore and express their creativity.
Empowerment: Equipping young people with skills and confidence to turn their ideas into meaningful achievements.
Young Artists’ Guild (YAG) — Where Every Young Mind Holds A Masterpiece.
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