Art & Craft Teacher

Being an art and craft teacher for kindergarten is such a rewarding role! It's all about fostering creativity and self-expression in young children while helping them develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities.( Childrens for the age group upto 6yrs).

1. Simple fun projects:

• Handprint Art: Let children dip their hands in paint and create handprint animals, trees, flowers, etc.
• Paper Plate Crafts: Transform paper plates into masks, animals, or decorative items.
• Shape Collages: Cut out simple shapes from colored paper and let the kids glue them onto a large sheet to create pictures (like houses, trees, etc.).

2. Use Various Materials:

• Finger Paint: Young children love sensory experiences, and finger painting helps them feel the texture of the paint while also developing their fine motor skills.
• Playdough: Great for sculpting and developing hand strength, plus it's fun and versatile.
• Fabric and Felt Pieces: Let children create simple shapes or patterns by gluing fabric or felt onto paper.

3. Interactive and Sensory Play:

• Nature Crafts: Collect leaves, sticks, and flowers to make nature-inspired art. It can teach them about textures, colors, and the environment.
• Sand Art: Pour colored sand into jars or bottles for a sensory-filled, creative experience.
• Edible Art: Let kids create artwork from snacks like crackers, cheese, and fruit, engaging their senses of taste and touch.

4. Focus on Process Over Product:

At this age, the focus should be on the process of creating rather than the final result. Encourage children to explore, experiment, and enjoy making art without worrying about perfection.

5. Incorporate Storytelling:

You can weave storytelling into art projects. For example, after completing a craft, ask the children to tell a story about their creation, or help them create their own imaginary world using the materials.

6. Teach Basic Art Concepts:

Introduce basic concepts such as:

• Colors (primary, secondary)
• Shapes (circle, square, triangle)
• Lines (straight, wavy, zigzag)
• Texture (rough, smooth)

Job Types: Part-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 05/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 03/08/2025