Art Specialty Instructor

Description

Benefit type: Part Time Non Benefited

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OPEN UNTIL FILLED - First review of candidates will be Monday June 15, 2026

Our Art Instructors plan and instruct specialized classes and activities. They develop lesson plans, prepare materials, instruct class, monitor participants and evaluate classes.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
• Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, take down, clean‑up after class as required.
• Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
• Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Varying times, including weekends.

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment

• Demonstrate competency in specialized area;
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people;
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels;
• Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.

• Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set‑up, and clean‑up equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded…