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HIRING RANGE: $20.00 - $28.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY:
The Washington Heights Art Center is seeking an Visual Art Instructor to teach raku kiln firing methods. Our ideal instructor is passionate about art, craft, self-motivated, well-organized, and creative. This role mainly involves working with adults help them develop their creativity and boost ceramic and raku knowledge. Shifts will be discussed during the interview process. Occasional evening and weekend workshops and events maybe required.

About Community Resources:
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business needs. This position would be a part-time non-benefitted position.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).

Essential Job Functions:

• Instruct, encourage, support, and lead students in classes/workshops that fosters positive self-expression, and builds self-esteem and personal growth;
• Engage and interact in a positive manner with visitors at community events;
• Create lesson plans that are exciting and educational;
• Create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our students and patrons;
• Set up the classroom and return the space to the neat state upon completion of class;
• To be aware and maintain a headcount of where students are at all times;
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies and report for reorder;
• Report injuries and complete required forms;
• Immediately notify supervisor of broken equipment or any unsafe conditions;

Hours of Work:

Hours will vary based on the quantity of courses taught and may vary from season to season.

Important Functions:

• Works as a part of the team by supporting others and taking initiative;
• Attend all required staff/planning meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships:

Supervision Received:

• Receives supervision from the Cultural Programs Coordinator and in-school workshops supervision is through the Arts Education Outreach Specialist.

Essential Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to use a raku kiln and guide students though a raku firing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and participants.
• Ability to develop engaging and inclusive curriculum;
• Experience leading or assisting with art programs/activities;
• Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes;
• Effectively support students of all skill and ability levels;
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to thrive in groups and on their own;
• Have good classroom management;
• Have an understanding of classroom supply safety;
• Have good communication skills;
• Have good organizational skills;
• Background check is required.

Education:

• A 2 or 4-year degree in Fine Arts, Art, or Art Education
• 3-5 years of experience as an instructor or teaching artist may be used in place of a degree.

Experience:

• Kiln firing and raku experience

Required Certifications:

• A valid CPR/AED certificate or in the process and completed by the start of employment.