Art Instructor

THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

Part Time: 6 Hrs/Week

Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, and crafting. To be a representative of the program for the parents.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To instruct art classes for our art programs with the primary focus but not limited to children's arts and draft classes. To be the representative for the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department art classes for interpretation of the rules and regulations. To be responsible to report to the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department any problems that may occur during class.

WORK ENVIRONMENT- HOURS WORKED:

Will be required to work at assigned location of class. Work hours will be take place during evenings and weekends and will be determined by schedule set for the art classes by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division.

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

This individual must be able to read and to be able to comprehend directions from the Leisure Service Supervisor concerning various rules and regulations set forth by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division. Must be able to act as a mediator and supervisor if a dispute occurs during class.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Canvas, paints, and various craft items and supplies.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

Standing, bending, moving and lifting constantly during class instruction time.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must be able to comprehend verbal or written direction and instructions from the Leisure Service Manager or Leisure Service Supervisor.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

To be able to monitor and respond in a responsible manner in various situations and to maintain an objective attitude, tact and discretion under these conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be age 18 or older with a strong background in Art and crafting.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior teaching background in Art or a strong background in art classes and instruction.