This study examined elementary school teachers’ and arts instructors’ perceptions of arts-based career education programs provided in after-school care settings (Neulbom School) for lower elementary students. Based on semi-structured interviews with three teachers and three arts instructors, the study adopted Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) to explore how educators understood the purposes, value, and implementation conditions of these programs. The findings indicate that the early elementary years are viewed not as a period for delivering occupational information, but as a critical developmental stage for cultivating self-understanding and foundational career competencies through play- and arts-based experiences. Participants also emphasized the pedagogical value of connecting such programs to the integrated curriculum. However, differences in stakeholder perceptions, together with limited budget, space, and personnel, were identified as key constraints on effective implementation. The study highlights the need for student-centered instructional design and for arts instructors who possess multidimensional professional expertise. These findings provide meaningful implications for policy formation and program development in after-school career and arts education.