Contract Instructional Role for Comic Book Creation Educator

Position Overview

Concorde Education is looking for independent contractors to provide in-person comic book creation enrichment sessions for K–12 students in partner schools around New York City. These part-time assignments typically involve 1 to 4 hours of teaching weekly for approximately 10 weeks, focused on creative visual storytelling through comics. Compensation is offered at $50 or more for each completed instructional hour, varying by assignment details and educator experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate lessons on comic book creation including story development and illustration techniques.
• Introduce storytelling elements such as character design, plot construction, script writing, and sequential art.
• Adapt teaching methods to different grade levels and student skill sets while using available materials and adhering to school guidelines.
• Foster student creativity, collaboration, constructive feedback, and confidence in art.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, inclusive learning environment compliant with school policies.
• Use professional judgment to select age-appropriate instructional materials consistent with assignment scope.
• Communicate needs or concerns to Concorde Education and school staff as needed.
• Complete session reports after each class and comply with all site safety and procedural rules.

Typical Program Topics

• Designing original characters and their visuals.
• Building story structure and plot development.
• Crafting comic scripts, including dialogue and pacing.
• Techniques for panel composition, page layout, and visual storytelling.
• Drawing key elements like facial expressions, action poses, and perspectives.
• Inking, coloring, lettering, and finishing in comic production.
• Editing and completing student comic projects.
• Developing skills in artistic communication and critique.

Candidate Qualifications

• Preferably 60 college credits or more if required by the assignment or school.
• Background in illustration, comics, graphic storytelling, visual arts, animation, creative writing, graphic design, or related creative fields.
• Experience working with K–12 students through teaching, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring.
• Strong communication, organization, classroom management, and project facilitation capabilities.
• Availability matching the assignment's schedule with proactive communication about changes.
• Familiarity with traditional and/or digital tools for illustration and comic art preferred.

Materials and Instructional Resources

Schools may supply art materials such as sketchbooks, markers, colored pencils, and digital tools. Contractors can also incorporate their own approved instructional materials that are age-appropriate, lawful, and align with assignment goals. All instructional content must respect copyright and intellectual property laws. Student works should emphasize original ideas unless otherwise permitted. Any reimbursable purchases require prior written approval from Concorde Education.

Compensation and Terms

Pay depends on the specific assignment and contractor negotiation, typically starting at $50+ per instructional hour completed with students. Contractors submit their desired rate considering preparation, travel, materials, and schedule demands. Concorde may approve, counteroffer, or decline applications based on budget. Payments are generally made monthly by direct deposit following the completion of services.

Application and Onboarding Process

Selected candidates will be invited to complete onboarding steps and create a contractor profile. Participation in this process does not guarantee assignment placement. Assignments require successful background checks, site clearances, and compliance with all relevant policies before beginning work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concorde Education is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to legally protected statuses, ensuring respectful student-focused programming.