Fused Glass Instructor: Create Art & Classes

Bend Park and Recreation; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking a part-time Fused Glass Instructor to teach youth and adult art classes, develop lesson plans, and lead engaging workshops in a safe, creative studio.

You will design projects, demonstrate glass cutting, layering and kiln-firing techniques, assess progress, and adapt instruction for a range of skill levels while coordinating with staff on class scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework in related field preferred.
• Two years of professional level experience in area of specialty area.
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Some teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
• Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, take down, clean-up after class as required.
• Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
• Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Curriculum development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in related field

Tools

Kiln operation

Glass cutting tools

Job description

Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking a part-time Fused Glass Instructor to teach youth and adult art classes, develop lesson plans, and lead engaging workshops in a safe, creative studio.

You will design projects, demonstrate glass cutting, layering and kiln-firing techniques, assess progress, and adapt instruction for a range of skill levels while coordinating with staff on class scheduling.