Summer Arts Teacher, Potter's Wheel

Summer In The Arts Pottery Teacher

The Summer in the Arts Pottery Teacher will instruct students in a class entitled Potter's Wheel. In this class, students will turn clay into functional and non-functional pieces. Techniques will include coil, slab, and pinch pot.

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Coordinate with program director and Fine Arts Supervisor in securing required supplies and materials for the program
• Attend an after-school training workshop
• Plan and implement an engaging, age appropriate sequence of instruction
• Plan and implement a concluding event which highlights student work
• Assist Program Director with duties as required and assigned to ensure student safety

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

• Must hold a valid Virginia teaching license endorsement in the assigned instructional course

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.