Arts & Enrichment Ceramics​/Pottery Instructor - II

Arts & Enrichment Ceramics/Pottery Instructor I - II (Evenings/Weekends)

Buck Recreation Center - Littleton

Part‑time, Non‑Exempt. Application closing deadline:
Ongoing/Open. Pay: $17.05 – $22.75 per hour.

Position Summary

Under the close supervision of the Arts and Enrichment Coordinator, this position teaches art and enrichment classes for all ages in both group and individual settings. Also teaches specialized arts, enrichment classes, birthday parties and special events off‑site. This position will primarily teach ceramics classes and possibly other classes based on individual expertise. Classes will normally be on evenings and weekends, but some classes may be offered during the day.

This position teaches wheel throwing and potentially hand‑building classes when needed.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for planning and instruction of art and enrichment classes for participants with varying levels of skill and ability. Must participate in each class and with every level; adapting instruction techniques to meet the needs of participants.
• Maintains course records and rosters.
• Communicates with co‑workers, patrons and coordinators effectively and efficiently.
• Present art to students by showing examples of selected art, provide students with tools and raw materials to produce their own art, teach students how to use tools and raw materials properly.
• Help promote arts and enrichment programming.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment/supplies are available for classes and events; set up and take down. Perform required cleaning.
• Inspects and reports tool/equipment condition on a regular basis to ensure safe use.
• Monitors supply inventory and ensures responsible use of supplies to prevent waste.
• Be prepared, creative and energized when teaching.
• Provide a safe learning environment and manage the classroom effectively; keep students in line of vision at all times/never turn back on class.
• Enforce safety and program rules, policies, and regulations.
• Recognize emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly and calmly; administer first aid as needed. Completes Accident/Incident report.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Correct or inform supervisor of any facility hazards; communicate issues/complaints to supervisor as needed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Travel to off‑site special events to instruct and lead art and enrichment classes.
• Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; substitute for co‑workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes for all scheduled and published shifts if unable to work.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Arts & Enrichment Instructor I

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least one (1) year of teaching experience in art.
• Experience teaching art and/or enrichment is preferred.

Arts & Enrichment Instructor II

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least two (2) years of professional teaching experience in art.
• Experience teaching art and/or enrichment is preferred.

• Current certifications in AED/CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.

• Knowledge of teaching and learning techniques and methodologies.
• Must be knowledgeable of positive interaction techniques with children, students and their parents, adult and senior students, and staff. Demonstrates use of these techniques in all interactions.
• Must be able to work with students in a constructive and caring manner while creating unique and fun…