What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Activities Instructor - Visual Arts Job at City of Norfolk, VA in Nor position at City of Norfolk, VA?
The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation is seeking experienced Visual Arts Instructors to develop, organize, and teach classes in various art mediums.
Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Department Hiring Rate : $16.25 - $18.50 / hour
Essential functions include but are not limited to :
- Teaches various levels of visual arts classes.
- Develop and organize classes in at least two different mediums.
- Assists with developing and implementing fee-based visual arts classes such as pottery, painting, ceramic art, and others.
- Provide classroom management by scheduling, monitoring students, compiling curriculums, redirecting when needed, and providing feedback to students.
- Market recreation programs by distributing flyers and announcements to the participants.
- Can safely operate equipment such as pottery kilns, wheels, glass kilns, etc.
- Demonstrate excellent customer skills while servicing class participants and guests.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months to one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
Must have education and / or experience in teaching visual arts.
At least two years of instructional experience is preferred.
CPR / First Aid Certification within six months of employment.
Work Location : Titustown Visual Arts Center, 7545 Diven Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Work Hours : Monday to Sunday; 6 : 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 a.m.; not to exceed 40 hours per week; flexible hours will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events.
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Salary : $16 - $19
