Youth Art Instructor

Location: Saint Paul

Youth Art Instructor

Pay: $32.23 per hour

Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Join Team Eagan!

The Eagan Art House is seeking a creative and collaborative individual for our open Youth Art Instructor position.

This position teaches visual art for the Eagan Art House youth and teen classes, birthday parties, and field trips. Students are primarily ages 6 to 14. This position will implement pre-planned curriculum in a variety of media including clay, painting, and multi-media.

The Eagan Art House team is highly collaborative and committed to creative engagement for all ages throughout the community.

Hours vary and may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Candidates must be available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Open until filled.

* Enthusiastically engage students in the process of art creation

* Implement visual art curriculum for youth ages 6 - 14

* Demonstrate knowledge of hand-built clay construction

* Demonstrate a knowledge of various 2-D media including painting, drawing, and mixed media

* Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of artists, artwork styles and art history

* Promote inclusivity and diversity in a community setting

* Set up and clean up activity spaces

* Plan and request supplies and support materials as needed

* Be flexible in a variety of settings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to adapt curriculum to student's needs and skill level

* Ability to effectively communicate with children and adults

* Ability to work independently and with a team

* Understand the role of the arts in Community building

* Two (2) years of experience teaching visual art to youth in a classroom or workshop setting

* Valid driver's license

* Must be available Sunday afternoons

* Degree or coursework leading to a degree in art or art education
-OR- equivalent experience in art or art education

* Experience developing lesson plans independently

* Experience creating art in one or more mediums

* Fluency in a non-English language

Physical Requirements:

Sit, stand, talk, write, hear.  Occasionally required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.  Occasionally must climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, run, walk.
Adequate vision to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

* Indoor and outdoor work environment

* Variety of spaces that may require moving tables & chairs

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees.  Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff.

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The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer