Art Assistant / Teachers - Casual

Join the Wave Art Team – Casual Art Assistants/Teachers

Wave Art in Crows Nest is more than just an art studio — we’re a creative community where teaching art means fostering creativity, confidence, and connection in every student.

Our kids’ art programs (Primary Painters and Tweens & Teens) make up 80% of our business, alongside adult classes, Create & Meditate sessions, and regular weekend Paint pARTies.

We’re looking for reliable, creative, and responsible team members to help us deliver these programs and contribute ideas to keep them fresh, fun, and inspiring.

Role responsibilities may include:

Assisting, teaching, or leading children’s art sessions (ages 5–12)
Assisting with school pick-up via a walking bus from a local school
Occasionally driving the Wave Art company car for school pick-ups (in rare cases when the owner is unavailable — full driver’s licence preferred)
Collaborating on ideas for engaging and exciting school holiday programs
Supporting adult classes and weekend Paint pARTies as required
Setting up, packing down, and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming studio environment
Monitor supplies, maintain clean and organised studio
About you:

WWCC (Working With Children Check) — required
Essential: Availability during school holidays
Experience with children or in creative fields is highly valued (teaching experience a bonus)
A passion for art and a belief in its benefits for creativity, confidence, and mental health
Reliable, adaptable, and able to engage people of all ages with patience and enthusiasm
Full driver’s licence preferred (occasional driving may be required)
ABN required
Located in close proximity to the studio
Perks:

Access to the studio after shifts for your own small creative projects
Join an adult session for free (subject to availability)
Hours & Pay:

Casual, flexible shifts
School holidays full days
Weekday afternoons for afterschool programs
Evenings/weekends for adult classes and Paint pARTies
Pay rates based on role:
Assist: $25/hr
Teach/Instruct: $30/hr
Lead & oversee: $35/hr
Location: Crows Nest, NSW

Apply by emailing admin@waveart.com.au with your CV and a short note about your experience and interest in the role

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Crows Nest NSW 2065: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person