Art Educator I​/II

Overview

The City of Aspen is hiring the following Red Brick Center of the Arts position:

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Job Title: Art Educator I/II
Department: Red Brick Center for the Arts
Classification: intermittent, non-exempt

Pay Range (depending on experience):

• Art Educator I: $30.99/hour - 37.29/hour
• Art Educator II: $37.49/hour - 45.00/hour

Position Summary: Plans and teaches youth/adult art class(es) at the Red Brick Center for the Arts.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general direction of the Arts Programming Coordinator.

Art Educator I:
Essential Job Functions

• Class Planning and Preparation with support from the Arts Programming Coordinator:
  Plans projects for art class(es) specific to age group and art medium designated;
  Creates a supply list and/or reading list appropriate for art class(es);
  Writes a summary and description of the class(es).
• Instruction and Student Support:
  Creates an enjoyable, engaging, and safe learning environment;
  Teaches participants with a range of skill levels and tailors instructions for each student;
  Assists and guides participants through the art making process and techniques while offering encouragement;
  Upholds safety standards for use of materials;
  Possesses interpersonal skills including understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and politeness to others;
  Relates well to different people from varied backgrounds.
• Classroom Management:
  Maintains an organized and clean classroom and equipment;
  Cleans up materials, tidies the room, and puts supplies away at the end of class;
  Prepares the classroom and class expectations with support from the Arts Programming Coordinator;
  Maintains and demonstrates time management.
• Parent/Guardian Communication and Team Collaboration (Youth Classes):
  Answers questions and is available during drop-off and pick-up times;
  Communicates daily with parents and guardians about the class schedule and student activities;
  Handles disciplinary issues with support from the Arts Programming Coordinator;
  Counts students at the beginning and end of each activity;
  Fills out accident reports or behavior reports as needed;
  If applicable, provides direction to Arts Camp Counselors to assist with class operations and student support.

Art Educator II: Includes all responsibilities of Art Educator I, as well as advanced planning, leadership, and program development duties.

• Independently plans projects for art class(es) specific to age group and art medium designated;
  Creates a supply list and/or reading list appropriate for art class(es);
  Writes a summary and description of the class(es);
  Develops program goals and class curriculums;
  Assists in developing seasonal class offerings and strategic planning;
  Mentors new educators or assists with onboarding;
  May lead professional development workshops or curriculum design efforts;
  Provides feedback to the Arts Programming Coordinator on curriculum effectiveness and participant needs.
• Classroom Management:
  May supervise or support Arts Camp Counselors in more complex situations;
  Handles disciplinary issues;
  Prepares and clearly communicates class expectations.

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
  Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Service:
  Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership:
  Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship:
  Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation:
  Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
• Communication:
  Demonstrates effective oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills;
  Ability to communicate appropriately with the Director, Arts…