Youth Art Instructor

Job Title: Youth Art Instructor

Salary: $32.23 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Non-Exempt

Location: Eagan Art House, Eagan, MN

The Eagan Art House is seeking a creative and collaborative individual for our open Youth Art Instructor position. This position teaches visual art for the Eagan Art House youth and teen classes, birthday parties, and field trips. Students are primarily ages 6 to 14. The instructor will implement pre‑planned curriculum in a variety of media including clay, painting, and multi‑media. Hours vary and may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Candidates must be available on Saturdays and Sundays. Open until filled.

• Enthusiastically engage students in the process of art creation
• Implement visual art curriculum for youth ages 6–14
• Demonstrate knowledge of hand‑built clay construction
• Demonstrate knowledge of 2‑D media including painting, drawing, and mixed media
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of artists, artwork styles, and art history
• Promote inclusivity and diversity in a community setting
• Set up and clean up activity spaces
• Plan and request supplies and support materials as needed
• Be flexible in a variety of settings

• Ability to adapt curriculum to student’s needs and skill level
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and adults
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Understand the role of the arts in community building

• Two (2) years of experience teaching visual art to youth in a classroom or workshop setting
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be available Sunday afternoons

• Degree or coursework leading to a degree in art or art education— or equivalent experience
• Experience developing lesson plans independently
• Experience creating art in one or more mediums
• Fluency in a non‑English language

Sitting, standing, talking, writing, hearing. Occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally must climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, run, or walk. Adequate vision is required to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Variety of spaces that may require moving tables and chairs

This position is not eligible for benefits. As a public employee, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer:

City of Eagan

Address: 3830 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

Phone: 651‑675‑5000

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