After School Instructor (Malone Park Center for the Arts)

Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Malone Park Center for the Arts After School Instructor will assist in planning, organizing, and implementing afterschool programming. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m.

to 6:00 p.m., focusing on etiquette, fine arts, textiles, music, and sculpture for elementary aged children.

Qualifications

• Current high school student or high school diploma is required.
• Leadership roles or volunteer work preferred.
• Experience leading art or afterschool activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe learning environment for children.
• Instruct and supervise artistic activities from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.
• Engage and encourage children in their artistic endeavors.
• Sign-in, greet children, and supervise snack time.
• Communicate professionally with parents and Malone Park Center for the Arts staff.
• Maintain, organize, and clean facilities and workspaces.

Skills

Child instruction

Arts education

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Malone Park Center for the Arts After School Instructor will assist the planning, organizing, and implementation of afterschool programming. The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fields of focus will include: etiquette, fine arts, textiles, music, and sculpture. Instructors should have experience in the field(s) of focus and experience leading instruction of elementary aged children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

• Provide a safe learning environment for children;
• Communicate professionally with parents and Malone Park Center for the Arts staff;
• Greet children upon arrival, sign-in, and serve afternoon snack;
• Instruct and/or supervise one hour of artistic instruction which could include etiquette, fine arts (drawing, painting, photography), textiles (hand and machine sewing, leather works, etc.), music (percussion, guitar, ukulele, recorder), sculpture (pottery, paper mache, etc.)
• Supervise homework time and offer guidance;
• Maintain, organize and clean facilities and workspaces; and
• Engage and encourage children in their artistic endeavors.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Current high school student or High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Leadership roles, extracurricular activities or volunteer work are preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a current drivers license (Class "E") valid in the state of Missouri as well as access to a vehicle and proper insurance coverage.