Temporary Part-Time Specialized Program Instructor - Pottery

Njoyn; Oshawa; In loco; CAD 30.000 - 47.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

NJoyn is seeking a pottery program supervisor for City of Oshawa. You will plan and lead structured pottery sessions for youth and adults, coordinating with staff and volunteers to ensure engaging, safe and educational experiences.

The role involves developing progressive lesson plans, demonstrating techniques, supervising participants and maintaining equipment and attendance records, with requirements including First Aid/CPR and strong customer service skills.

Competenze

• Experience with hand building, wheel throwing, kiln operation and firing.
• Current or completed post-secondary diploma/degree in visuals arts or art education or related field.
• 5 years in the related discipline and 2 years in instructional roles.

Mansioni

• Plan, organize, lead and supervise pottery programs for youth, adults and staff.
• Develop progressive lesson plans tailored to groups.
• Instruct and demonstrate advanced pottery techniques and use of equipment and supplies.
• Monitor participant progress and provide feedback and safety oversight.

Conoscenze

Hand building

Wheel throwing

Kiln operation

First Aid/CPR

Customer service

Communication

Attendance tracking

Staff training

Formazione

Post-secondary diploma/degree in visuals arts or art education

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, plan, organize, lead and supervise formal and structured pottery programs for child/youth and adults.

Responsibilities:

• Develop progressive lesson plan specific to the abilities of each group
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through a set of specific advanced theory and techniques which may include using specialized equipment and supplies/resources.
• Supervise and evaluate participants progress throughout the program
• Administer first aid as required
• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
• Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
• Open and close program space
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
• Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Monitor and keep inventory of program supplies, inform Program Coordinator when supplies need replenishing
• Clean and maintain specialty art equipment, inform Program Coordinator of any issues
• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences
• Directly guide volunteers as required

Requirements:

• Experience with hand building techniques such as form, texture, construction, design and glazing
• Experience with wheel throwing techniques
• Experience with kiln operation, maintenance and firing
• Currently enrolled in or completed a post-secondary diploma or degree in visuals arts or art education or related discipline or a combination or related education or experience
• 5 years experience participating in the related discipline
• 2 years experience instructing in the related discipline
• Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.