Instructor - Recreation (Pottery)

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE • Wheat Ridge, CO

1d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the instruction of various activities and classes, operating within a classroom type environment. The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION! with core values of Accountability, Change, Teamwork, Integrity, Opportunity, and NOW! (proactive, timely, and efficient response to needs). The city is located on the ancestral homelands of Native peoples and has a rich history tied to the Gold Rush and agriculture, now serving as a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government.

Requirements

• Knowledge of pottery principles, practices, and teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation.
• Ceramic Kiln operations; loading, firing and unloading.
• Pottery Wheel proficiency.
• Hand-building skills.
• Slip and underglaze applications.
• Glaze mixing and application.
• Bisque and glaze firing schedules.
• Knowledge of firing procedures and schedules.
• Friendly, welcoming demeanor and excellent verbal communication.
• Safe operation of an electric kiln.
• Public relations.
• Operation of necessary equipment.
• Must be versatile in all developmental stages.
• Plan, instruct, and supervise the assigned class and control large groups of people.
• Follow instructions, remain current on the trends of the industry, and communicate effectively with the participants.
• Analyze situations quickly and determine proper courses of action to be taken and work with little or no supervision.
• Analyze and correct facility safety hazards, engage in injury prevention and learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Infant/Child/Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certifications from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or equivalent agency are required within 60-days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience is preferred, but not necessary with relevant education and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of pottery principles, practices, and teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and communication styles to meet the developmental, physical, cognitive, and social needs of participants at various life stages.
• Plan, instruct, and supervise the assigned class of varying skill levels and manage large groups of people.
• Create an inclusive learning environment, maintain class engagement, motivate beginners, and balance individual instruction with group teaching.
• Prepare materials before class, demonstrate pottery techniques, break complex techniques into manageable steps, monitor inventory, reclaim and recycle clay and clean work areas after class.

Benefits

• The City of Wheat Ridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, marital status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodation for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed