Craft Center Student Instructor; University Union

NOTE: Specifically hiring instructors with expertise in bicycle repair & maintenance.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator I—Craft Center, Craft Center Student Instructors support Craft Center programming in one or more of the following areas: painting, leather working, bicycle repair & maintenance, stained glass, jewelry making, ceramics (wheel throwing), ceramics (handbuilding), surfboard shaping, block printing, and fiber arts. Depending on the assigned area, Student Instructors may teach craft classes, develop class content, supervise class participants, lead instructional sessions, and maintain studio safety and cleanliness, or operate the Mobile Bike Unit, which offers free basic bicycle maintenance and repair services to students on campus.

This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units at Cal Poly.
• Must have expertise in a particular craft within one or more of the Craft Center areas (painting, leather working, bicycle repair & maintenance, stained glass, jewelry making, ceramics, surfboard shaping, block printing, or fiber arts).
• Must be available and willing to teach a minimum of two craft classes per session, consistent with the established class schedule and program needs.
• Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of classes being taught/programs offered.
• Understanding of current trends in area of expertise.
• Previous experience in supervising and meeting participants in an instructional environment.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere.

Craft Classes:

• Plan, prepare, and teach craft classes in accordance with program needs and the established class schedule.
• Prepare studio space before class and clean up studio space after class.
• Keep studio equipment in clean, useable working order.
• Play an active role in maintaining class minimum enrollments.
• Develop individual lesson plans.

Bike Fix:

• Operate the Mobile Bike Unit at assigned campus locations, providing free basic bicycle maintenance and repair services to students.
• Perform bicycle checkups, tube and cable changes, brake adjustments and bleeds, wheel truing, and basic tune-ups within program scope.
• Assess bicycles for safety concerns; explain recommended repairs to students and refer repairs beyond program scope or expertise to an appropriate bike shop.
• Provide one-on-one education to students on basic bike care, safe riding practices, and how to maintain their bicycles between service visits.
• Maintain, transport, organize, and inventory Mobile Bike Unit tools, parts, equipment, and supplies; report shortages, damaged equipment, and safety concerns to Craft Center staff.

All Instructors:

• Prioritize and contribute to overall studio safety.
• Provide assistance to co-workers as needed to ensure that all have the necessary supplies and tools to operate their programs.
• Repair equipment, or report broken equipment to the appropriate Craft Center staff member if the repair is beyond the instructor’s level of expertise.
• In collaboration with other area instructors, assist in keeping an inventory of all area supplies and inform appropriate staff of any shortages.
• Propose area additions and/or improvements and provide additional information as needed.
• Possess knowledge of the raw materials used in each class to plan for supply reordering.
• Communicate with appropriate staff regarding any issues pertaining to each craft area, classes, or the Craft…