Art Specialty Instructor

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

28m•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Bend Park and Recreation is looking for Instructors to teach youth and/or adult art classes. Our Art Instructors plan and instruct specialized classes and activities. They develop lesson plans, prepare materials, instruct class, monitor participants and evaluates classes.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision; Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment
Demonstrate competency in specialized area
Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people
Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels
Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise
Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.
High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred
Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty area; OR Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

Nice To Haves

Some teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
Sets up, take down, clean-up after class as required.
Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.