Art and Craft Instructor

The Art and Craft Instructor will instruct school age and adult art and craft programs. The Art and Craft Instructor will be prepared, creative and energized while providing a safe learning environment. The program curriculum is flexible and can be developed by the instructor in collaboration with the Program Coordinator. Program dates are also flexible but will include providing programs during school breaks to elementary aged children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, develop dynamic and engaging curriculum based on expertise and skillset. Instruct all program participants on developed curriculum.

2. Set up all equipment necessary in advance of program start.

3. Communicate effectively with registered participants.

4. Communicate effectively with Program Coordinator, including making recommendations for purchases of equipment and supplies.

5. Assist in marketing efforts to increase awareness of the program instructed and other programs offered by the City of Woodland Park.

6. Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for program participants.

7. Maintain a positive attitude, take initiative, and works as a cohesive team with all staff members to ensure efficiency and camaraderie.

8. Responds to accidents or incidents according to procedures. Effectively handles emergency situations that require CPR and First Aid.

9. Upholds City and Department policies and procedures as well as applicable laws.

10. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

11. Participates in all training(s) and staff meetings as required.

12. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator and direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Previous experience working with elementary age participants in group activity setting

3. Prior experience teaching community-based programs preferred

4. Comprehensive knowledge of art; experience with activity design preferred

5. Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

2. Ability to perform multiple functions at once.

3. Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of positive interaction with children and parents.

4. Knowledge of visual arts elements, mediums, techniques, and art appreciation.

5. Ability to provide proper instruction using both verbal description and physical demonstration.

6. Ability to visually monitor participants and adjust class project based on general ability level of class.

7. Ability to handle the public in a friendly and professional manner.

8. The patience and demeanor required to work with varying personalities and abilities.

9. Outstanding customer service and interpersonal communication skills, to maintain effective working relationships with citizens, city staff, and volunteers.

10. Ability to work independently.

11. Basic Spanish language skills, a plus

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Various art equipment and computers, software packages, telephones, facsimile machines, copy machine, printers, small hand tools, and other various equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, push, pull, reach, use manual dexterity, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, reach and lift objects weighing 40-50 pounds. Occasionally, the employee will be required to lift or exert a force equal to or exceeding 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision to perform routine observation, reading and writing; moderate vision to operate equipment such as calculators and computers; close vision for reading detailed charts or computer printouts; depth perception required for operating vehicles or equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a climate-controlled office environment but may be exposed to extreme cold/heat and wetness/humidity on an occasional basis. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate to loud.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of a specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference check and background check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

BENEFITS

Sick time accrual

EEO/AAE

Exempt : No

Type : PT Employee

Department : Culture and Recreation

Location : DEFAULT