Visual Arts Instructor

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT • Bensenville, IL

122d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cultural & Fine Arts Supervisor, the Visual Art Instructor plans, organizes, and teaches art classes. This role is responsible for creating class curriculum, demonstrating art techniques, and assisting with events. The instructor will maintain a safe, energetic, and motivational teaching atmosphere, instructing ages 5 and up in a variety of art techniques such as drawing, painting, or sculpting. The position involves creating progressive lesson plans, staying updated on art trends and games, helping to plan events, and maintaining open communication with supervisor, families, and participants. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience teaching children at beginning, intermediate, and advanced art levels
• Adequate knowledge of techniques, vocabulary, and art forms
• Ability to create lesson plans and curriculum
• Comfortable creating age-appropriate visuals and lesson materials
• Ability to motivate and energize students of all skill levels and ages

Nice To Haves

• Background or degree in Arts highly encouraged, but not required

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, energetic, and motivational teaching atmosphere
• Instruct ages 5 and up in a variety of art techniques such as drawing, painting, or sculpting
• Create progressive lesson plans
• Stay updated on art trends and games
• Help plan events
• Maintain open communication with supervisor, families, and participants
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

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