Comic Book Creation (Part Time, After School, In-Person) Job at Concorde Education, Chicago, IL

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  • Concorde Education
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment
Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment
Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules

 

Position Overview
Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Comic Book Creation Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course provides an interactive, project-based introduction to comic creation as both a storytelling medium and a visual art form. Students develop original characters and narratives while learning foundational comic structure, page layout, and illustration techniques.

 

Instruction should be age-appropriate and inclusive, with a focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, and iterative improvement. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

 

What You Will Teach
Students will learn how to plan and produce a comic or short graphic narrative from concept to final draft. Depending on grade level and available resources, learners may create comics using traditional materials (pencil/ink, paper) and/or digital tools (school-approved apps for drawing, layout, or publishing). Lessons emphasize story planning, scripting, panel composition, visual clarity, and revision processes.

 

Major Topics Can Include

  • Comic conventions and visual storytelling fundamentals
  • Character design (appearance, traits, goals, motivations)
  • Plot structure (beginning/middle/end, conflict, pacing)
  • Scriptwriting basics (scene planning, dialogue, narration)
  • Paneling and page layout (flow, composition, framing, perspective)
  • Speech bubbles, captions, lettering, and readability
  • Visual techniques (expressions, body language, action lines, tone)
  • Inking, shading, and finishing techniques (age-appropriate)
  • Storyboarding, drafting, peer feedback, and revision cycles
  • Publishing formats (mini-zine, booklet, digital PDF, slideshow comic)

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction
  • Lead students through the full creative process from concept development to a finished comic artifact
  • Provide technique demonstrations and structured supports for varying skill levels
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned to site policies
  • Facilitate constructive peer feedback routines that emphasize respect and growth
  • Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
  • Adapt pacing and activities to match student readiness while maintaining course outcomes

Qualifications (Required)

  • Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
  • Experience with comic creation, illustration, visual storytelling, creative writing, or a related field
  • Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
  • Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort leading creative projects
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
  • Comfort supporting students with traditional and/or digital creation tools, depending on site resources

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time

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