Specialty Instructor - Glass Arts & Fused Glass

Description

Part time, non benefited

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First review of candidates will be Monday 9/7/2026

Our Fused Glass Instructors plan and lead specialized fused glass classes and workshops for participants of varying skill levels. They develop lesson plans, design and prepare projects, organize and maintain materials and equipment, and provide instruction in glass cutting, design, layering, and kiln-firing techniques. Instructors foster a safe, creative, and inclusive learning environment, monitor participant progress, ensure adherence to studio safety practices, evaluate class outcomes, and contribute to a positive participant experience.

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.

Work schedule will be determined together with the Arts and Enrichment Supervisor, based on both classroom and instructor availability for Fall and Winter Programming.

• Fused Glass:
  Holiday Gifts

Strong Knowledge of:

• 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.

1. First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire is required in some positions.

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• 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…