Art Instructor – Youth Class Instructor
About The Position
The Art Instructor provides cultural arts instruction to youth in scheduled classes on a limited basis. This is a part-time, non-benefited position paid at $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, attendance, evaluations, and supply requests. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, may involve adverse weather and potentially hazardous environmental conditions, and may require evening or weekend schedules and work beyond normal scheduled hours.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of instruction and the assigned area of instruction.
- 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.
- Ability to maintain the mental capacity to communicate and interact effectively with others.
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus a background in and ability to instruct arts, recreation, and/or music classes, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a 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 meet the physical demands of heavy manual labor, including a full range of motion and lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- College-level degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans, communicate in a timely manner, and instruct and lead participants toward class objectives.
- Provide a safe and non-intimidating learning environment.
- Provide customer service related to instruction, including communication and feedback to students, parents, and the supervisor.
- 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 students have appropriate materials.
- Communicate with class participants and staff members and perform related duties as required.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
