Pottery Instructor- Denver Arts & Culture
About The Position
The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers Arts and Culture programming throughout the year at many of its recreation centers. This programming includes a wide variety of classes in areas such as fine arts, pottery, ceramics, sewing, music, dance, creative writing, and a range of crafts and creative early childhood programming. Recreation Instructors lead classes of 4-12 participants through a preset schedule of weekly sessions to help them become familiar and confident in their chosen topic area. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of age groups in recreation centers throughout the city. The department is looking to hire a friendly and fun Pottery Instructor who has a passion for connecting communities through the arts.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
- One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
- Passion and knowledge of arts and culture activities
- Strong skills in communication and organization
- Enthusiastic about connecting communities and sparking creativity
- Ability to travel between Denver’s recreation centers throughout the city as needed
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in pottery, ceramics, and using a kiln
- Experience teaching throwing on a pottery wheel
- Experience working with all age groups and diverse communities
- Prior experience planning, managing, or coordinating art programs
- Bilingual skills preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Create, plan, implement, and instruct pottery classes for Denver’s communities, including youth and adults
- Firing student pottery, loading, and unloading kilns
- Create supply lists for classes
- Setup before, and breakdown/cleanup after each class
- Respond to class-specific inquiries from participants and community members
- Collect and report feedback to the Arts and Culture Program Coordinators for future programming improvement
- Manage pottery spaces to ensure they are clean, orderly, and organized
- Assist coordinators with future programming ideas and community engagement; help mentor newer art instructors as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
- Additional paid hours for planning, set-up, and break down time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
