Description

Job Summary: The Art Instructor will be responsible for developing an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms in each student. The Art Instructor will use skills and techniques of artistic expression, consistent with Park District guidelines, to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations to discover and develop talents in the field of art.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Performs other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
• Prepare for classes by planning curriculum for each session including choosing materials, creating lesson plans, and preparing sample projects as necessary
• Communicate needs to Recreation Supervisor such as communications to patrons, art studio facility updates, material or equipment maintenance or replacement
• Obtain updated attendance sheets at the front desk periodically as recommended by Recreation Supervisor
• Maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs
• Be a positive role model for students
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of the students at all times
• Responsible for instructing students with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles and abilities
• Maintain the ability to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students
• Demonstrate techniques in class as model for students
• Take proper attendance and report excessive absences to the Recreation Supervisor
• Attend scheduled art staff meetings
• Follow direction given by the Recreation Supervisor in relation to preparing for classes, securing subs, class management, and facility safety
• Provide parents/guardians feedback regarding students progress and questions, or forward them to the Recreation Supervisor for further communications
• Represent the Park District to parents, students and guests and conducts him/herself with professionalism and courtesy
• Adhere to general rules and policies of the Park District
• Responsible for sanitizing, clean-up and set-up of the art studios
• Completing special tasks in a timely fashion including but not limited to special event preparation, project design and execution
• Maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, community members, and visitors

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Applicants should possess a love of art instruction as well as the desire to nurture and shape the lives of young students
• Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade
• Eagerness to communicate and develop positive bonds with parents/guardians
• Ability to think, work and teach interdisciplinary content

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds for a minimum of 3 years
• Specialized Art techniques preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently required to talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and sit, climb or balance and push/pull objects
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• None

Qualifications