Enrichment Specialty Instructor

Bend Park and Recreation • Bend, OR

2h

About The Position

Bend Park and Recreation is looking for Instructors to teach youth and/or adult art classes. BPRD is looking for Enrichment Instructors with experience teaching the following formats to youth, and adults with children:
STEAM Education - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics
Culinary - Pastry, cooking, baking;
General Enrichment: Chess, Outdoor Programs, Nature
Arts and Crafts - Fiber arts, DIY/Home Arts & Craft, Jewelry Making, Sculpture, Glass Arts, Nature
Performing Arts - Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin others.

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
• Skill and Ability to: 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; and
• 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; AND
• 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

• Supervises assigned recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers, and performs program-specific planning and evaluation.
• Interacts with youth and adults through enrichment activities by planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and inclusive of all skill levels and abilities.
• Communicates on a regular basis with Coordinator, as well as patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
• Identifies and directs needed staff and equipment including addressing program-specific risk management/safety issues.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Oversees general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED