Arts Crafts Instructor

ARTS & CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR Overview

Purpose:

The purpose of the Arts & Crafts program is to provide informal education and cultural development services for Boys & Girls Club members. This is accomplished through the implementation of a weekly program plan that includes daily and group projects, motivational/participatory programs, group clubs and skills classes. The Arts & Crafts program instills creativity within youngsters and helps them to acquire and develop skills.

Mentoring, both individually and in groups, occurs daily in the Arts & Crafts room.

Part-time hours are either 3:00pm-7:00pm or 3:30pm-7:30pm, depending on which club you are assigned to during the school year; are from 12:00pm-5:00pm at all clubs during the summer break. Starting pay range is $14.50 per hour based on experience.

Program Related – In order to provide a quality experience for Boys & Girls Club members, Arts & Crafts instructors are expected to plan a program which includes:

• Daily projects.
• Ongoing group projects daily.
• Skills instruction, both group and individually.
• At least one Group Club that meets weekly.
• Contests or activities twice weekly.
• Low organized “for fun” contests twice weekly.
• Participation of Boys & Girls Clubs’ members in Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts Program.

The above program activities should reflect specific age groups and boy/girl/coed opportunities.

Non-Program Related – In addition to program duties, Arts & Crafts instructors are expected to:

• Maintain attractive up-to-date bulletin boards and displays, including a display of weekly program and members-of-the-month.
• Secure areas at all times when Arts & Crafts room is not open.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and request additional supplies as needed.
• Supervise hallways and area adjacent to Arts & Crafts room.
• Clean and secure room at the end of each day.

Disclaimer: Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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