Education/Recreation Instructor - Arts & Culture (50021)
About The Position
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop lesson plans and activities for class; Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team; Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics; Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign in/sign out sheets, attendance reports, etc.; Maintain an organized work space by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment and program spaces; Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of participants with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities; Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit participants work for the center and the community. COMPETENCIES Minimum of one-year teaching experience; previous experience working with older adult community preferred. Work independently and be a self-starter. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class. Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers. Bilingual, Spanish speaking communication skills necessary. Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values. Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities. Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.). EDUCATION EXPERIENCE High school diploma required. Associates degree preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum of one-year teaching experience
- Work independently and be a self-starter.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class.
- Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers.
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking communication skills necessary.
- Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values.
- Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
- Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.).
- High school diploma required.
Nice To Haves
- previous experience working with older adult community preferred.
- Associates degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans and activities for class
- Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team
- Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics
- Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign in/sign out sheets, attendance reports, etc.
- Maintain an organized work space by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment and program spaces
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of participants with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
- Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit participants work for the center and the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
