Summer Camp Teen Ceramics, Jewelry & Woodworking - Instructor II/III

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

52d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is specific to the Teen Art Camp. If interested in other camp program areas, you must apply directly to those positions. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Park & Recreation (DPR) Teen Art Camp is seeking Ceramics, Jewelry & Woodworking Instructors II/III for temporary summer employment to support camp programs by planning and leading a variety of art experiences for teens ages 12-16. Staff must commit to working from June 29 - August 7 (core camp dates). Training will begin in mid to late May through June, which includes online courses with virtual and in-person trainings during weekday evenings and a few Saturdays. Several positions are available, and hours vary. Responsibilities Applications are being accepted for the following positions: INSTRUCTOR II: $25.43/ Hourly Provides specialized instruction in one or more field, including Ceramics, Jewelry or Woodworking for students ages 12-16. Provides technical support and general maintenance in the studio. Performs supervisory and administrative duties, including assisting the director of a summer program & developing a curriculum and lesson plans. INSTRUCTOR III: $29.39/ Hourly Provides specialized instruction in one or more field, including ceramics, jewelry or woodworking for students ages 12-16. Provides technical support and general maintenance in the studio. Performs supervisory and administrative duties, including directing a summer program & developing a curriculum and lesson plans.

Requirements

INSTRUCTOR II: High school, GED or equivalent; 800 hours of technical art experience (includes any work, volunteer, or formal art participation); plus 50 hours as an instructor.
INSTRUCTOR III: High school diploma, GED or equivalent; 1,200 hours of technical art experience (includes any work, volunteer, or formal art participation); plus 50 hours as an instructor.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
Successful candidates will have good character and integrity, effective communication skills, and reliable transportation, including the ability to complete tasks, take initiative, and work successfully in a team environment.
Arlington County requires that all employees have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following: Working in Summer Camp programs or Arlington Camps; Teaching art and working with teens; Experience/willingness to work with individuals with disabilities.
For Ceramics Instructors: Experience teaching wheel throwing & hand building, as well as kiln management, and glaze application experience.
For Jewelry Instructors: Experience teaching jewelry studio safety and fundamental skills, use of jewelry tools and equipment such as soldering, metal forming, stone setting, enameling, investing and casting. Must be comfortable with using smith torches, a flexshaft, and traditional hand tools.
For Woodworking Instructors: Experience teaching woodshop safety and fundamental skills, use of woodshop machinery & tools such as table saw, jointer, planer, lathe, radial arm and chop saws, router, bandsaw, etc.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized instruction in one or more field, including Ceramics, Jewelry or Woodworking for students ages 12-16.
Provides technical support and general maintenance in the studio.
Performs supervisory and administrative duties, including assisting the director of a summer program & developing a curriculum and lesson plans (Instructor II).
Performs supervisory and administrative duties, including directing a summer program & developing a curriculum and lesson plans (Instructor III).