Instructor - Beyond the Bell - Visual & Performing Arts - (Instructor II)

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $17.61

The current full hourly range for this position is $17.61 -$27.82 

Beyond the Bell Visual & Performing Arts Instructors will implement arts curriculum (Dance, Visual Art, Theater, Music, or Culinary), to a group of students at an elementary school within Tacoma Public Schools, from 3pm - 6pm throughout the school year. Working in the Beyond the Bell program is an incredibly rewarding experience. As an Art Instructor, you will have the opportunity to teach art to students in the Tacoma community who may otherwise never get to experience art hands-on. Day-to-day tasks include planning lessons, working directly with students to implement your lessons, and develop strong relationships with students. This work is exciting because it allows you to use your creativity to produce and deliver wonderful art programs that you will share with your students.

Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area. 

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

• Provide support to, and collaborate with, other department staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing programs. 
• Plan and prepare instruction materials or lesson plans or implement already established lesson plans.
• Instruct, and/or teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity. 
• Assess and evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their skills through program opportunities. 
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. 
• Track attendance reports as required. 
• Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model. 
• Maintain communication with staff, participants, and/or parents/guardians as needed.
• Stay up to date on trends within assigned program area.
• Responsible for the designated site location program set-up and general clean-up.  
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards and expectations. 
• Ensure proper use, care and storage of program equipment and supplies.  
• Plan, prepare and instruct and/or teach programs that require additional certifications, experience and/or education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age. 
• At least 2 years of related work or volunteer experience in the designated or assigned program area required. 
• At least 2 years of instructing experience desired.
• Depending on assigned program area, additional certifications or education may be required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Skill in overseeing and instructing/teaching others.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Driving a district vehicle, and transporting patrons, is required for some positions.
• Work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to frequent communication with district employees and customers. 
• Noise level is moderately loud. 
• Standing for long periods of time. 
• Walking, kneeling and/or crouching to demonstrating proper form. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. 
• Ability to navigate emergency situations, including performing CPR.  

Salary : $18 - $28