Art Instructor – Youth Class Instructor

Greenwood Village•Greenwood Village, CO

About The Position

The Art Instructor provides cultural arts instruction to youth through scheduled classes on a limited basis. This is a part-time, non-benefited position paying $31.50 per hour. The instructor develops and leads classes, creates a safe and welcoming learning environment, communicates with students, parents, staff, and supervisors, and handles class setup and cleanup. The role also includes attendance, evaluations, supply requests, and related duties as needed. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with exposure to adverse weather, odors, and other potentially hazardous environmental conditions. The position may involve varied schedules, including evenings and weekends, and work beyond normally scheduled hours. The instructor uses a variety of light and heavy-duty equipment and works professionally with City staff and the public. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background in and ability to instruct arts, recreation, and/or music classes.
Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of instruction and the assigned instructional area.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to provide instruction and teach principles to others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people encountered in the course of work.
Ability to maintain the mental capacity to communicate and interact effectively with others.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Colorado driver’s license in accordance with Colorado law, and a driving record satisfactory for coverage by the City’s insurance carrier.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and a full range of physical movements, including sitting, standing, walking, digging, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, crawling, and reaching.
Ability to talk to and hear customers in person and by telephone; use office equipment and manual hand tools; and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A college-level degree in a related field.
Any combination of experience and training likely to provide the knowledge and abilities required to qualify.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans, communicate in a timely manner, and instruct and lead class participants toward learning objectives.
Provide a safe, non-intimidating learning environment.
Provide customer service related to class instruction, including communication and feedback to students, parents, and supervisors as needed.
Identify and recommend improvements to assigned areas of instruction.
Communicate class or organizational problems and concerns to the supervisor.
Set up classes and clean up afterward.
Take attendance and distribute class evaluations.
Provide instruction in designated art and craft programs; design, schedule, and conduct classes.
Request supplies when necessary to ensure appropriate materials are available for students.
Communicate with class participants and staff members.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.