Art Instructor

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The Arts & Crafts Instructor is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees. We are looking for energetic, friendly, and creative people interested in leading and creating unique Arts & Crafts classes. This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking for part-time work with plenty of room to grow.

Job Purpose:
The Arts & Crafts Instructor leads and acts as a role model to a group of children or adults in a specific area of the visual arts. Program area depends on assignment and area of expertise. Instructors develop, implement and engage participants in lessons and activities while ensuring safety. A high priority is placed on energy, creativity, communication, organization, and risk management with this position.

Essential Functions:

• Instruct visual art lessons to children or adults based on program description/medium assignment. Classes vary between one day workshops and 4-6 week long classes that meet once a week.
• Guide and develop participants individual talents to create quality visual art pieces for take home at the end of the program or workshop.
• Participate in maintaining cleanliness of facility and supplies as well as properly storing and organizing equipment/materials on site.
• Monitor and maintain the safety of all participants.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and student progress when needed.
• Set and enforce rules and expectations.
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as specified.
• Create detailed lesson plans and calendars that include a variety of age appropriate activities to keep participants active, excited, safe, and engaged.
• Instruct lessons based on proper technique per assigned medium, lead the daily lesson, as well as initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes.
• Address any participant behavior/disciplinary issues with the appropriate individuals.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
• Manage allotted budget and retain receipts, make purchase as needed.
• Become familiar with participants; know their names, personalities, skills and interests.
• Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments; report maintenance needs to Supervisor.
• Complete all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs.

Additional Functions:

• Occasionally assist with events and programs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration.
• Model and promote good leadership and teamwork in campers; prepare lessons and/or discussions on these topics that correlate with weekly activities

Knowledge, Skill and Work Experience Required:

• Must have at least 1-3 years of art instructor experience.
• Must obtain Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate art and/or recreational activities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be organized, responsible, professional, and able to coordinate a wide variety of activities.
• Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise and be able to perform tasks without direct supervision.
• Must possess basic knowledge of a variety of age appropriate activities or skills applicable to assignment.
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role in programming, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.)
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment.
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment and keep certification current. The Park District will provide this training.

Recommended:

• Minimum 2 years of college majoring in visual or performing arts; B.A. in visual fine arts or 4 years instructing arts preferred.
• Experience working with youth, especially in a recreation, visual arts setting, preferred.
• Experience in planning and implementing daily lesson plans.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Frequent walking, running, standing, reaching, bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Majority of work is in the art studios/classroom; however, summer conditions may cause an affect.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively and to read and understand printed material.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate well with others.
• Ability to interpret and explain division and…