Specialty Instructor- Clay & Ceramics

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking experienced ceramics instructors to teach engaging classes for youth and adults. We welcome instructors with expertise in wheel throwing, hand building, sculpture, glazing, firing techniques, and other clay-based art forms. Instructors should be passionate about fostering creativity while providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Our Art Instructors plan and instruct specialized classes and activities. they develop lesson plans, prepare materials, instruct class and monitor participants.

Requirements

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 Some teaching experience required. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
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.
Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred
Some teaching experience required

Responsibilities

Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
Sets up, take down, clean-up after class as required.
Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.