Instructor II-Pottery Part Time

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The Instructor II-Pottery provides high-quality instruction by assessing participant needs and adapting techniques, projects, and demonstrations to support accessibility, safety, and an engaging experience. The position instructs registered participants, develops age-appropriate lesson plans, carries out classroom duties related to pottery, and handles pottery-specific tasks such as firing and loading the kiln. Work days and hours vary by class, and the part-time position is less than 20 hours per week. The starting pay is $18.00 per hour, and the position remains open until filled. The instructor inspects the environment and equipment for safety, follows established emergency procedures, and completes administrative tasks including participant skill assessments, attendance sheets, class evaluations, brochure descriptions, and make-up sessions as required. The instructor may supervise volunteers, assist with special events, and perform other assigned duties. A high school diploma or GED is required. At least one year of prior participation in and sound knowledge of the activity, as well as experience with Microsoft Office, is required. Coursework or experience in ceramics, recreation, education, or a related field is preferred. First Aid and CPR certification must be held or obtained within 60 days of hire. The role requires strong activity knowledge, communication, customer service, organization, and planning skills, along with the ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse participants, handle difficult situations and confidential information, and use adaptations, accommodations, and physical assistance techniques for individuals with disabilities as needed. The position involves frequent light-to-moderate physical effort, including standing or walking, maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks, and frequently working with light objects and light hand tools. There may be occasional exposure to predictable or well-protected hazards. The City of Loveland describes itself as a diverse and welcoming community organization and offers employees opportunities for growth and development and work-life balance. The non-benefit-eligible benefits package includes an employee-funded 457 retirement plan and medical leave accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One year of previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity.
Experience working in Microsoft Office.
Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Proficient knowledge of the activity.
Strong oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a diverse group of people.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and diplomacy.
Ability to understand, learn, and use adaptations, accommodations, and physical assistance techniques for individuals with disabilities as needed.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Competent organizational and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in ceramics, recreation, education, or a related field.
Experience as a primary activity instructor in the specified program for a similar age group.
Previous experience working with all age groups.

Responsibilities

Instruct registered participants.
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
Perform assigned classroom duties related to the specified activity.
Fire and load the kiln.
Inspect the environment and equipment to ensure safety.
Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
Complete administrative tasks such as participant skill assessments, attendance sheets, class evaluations, class descriptions for brochures, and make-up sessions as required.
May supervise volunteers assisting in the activity or program.
May assist with special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.